India, July 19 -- British firms gain access only to selected non-sensitive procurement opportunities as Class-2 suppliers under clearly defined conditions

India, in turn, eliminates tariffs immediately on 64.1 percent of tariff lines and phases out duties on another 21 per cent over time

At the stroke of midnight on 15 July 2026, one of the world's most closely watched trade negotiations quietly entered a new phase. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), together with the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on social security, came into force, reducing tariffs on thousands of products, opening new services markets and establishing a modern framework for investment, mobility and innovation.

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