India-UK trade deal comes into effect: What’s cheaper in each country now?
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially taken effect, reducing tariffs on thousands of goods and increasing market access for services. The deal is expected to boost exports for Indian manufacturers and provide the UK with greater access to Indian markets.
Why it matters
This trade agreement is a significant geopolitical and economic development that reshapes trade relations between two major global economies.
The agreement cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and widens access for services firms and professionals in both markets.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, after signing a trade agreement at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, July 24, 2025 [Kin Cheung/Pool via Reuters] By Edna Mohamed and Reuters Published On 15 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 India and the United Kingdom’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has come into effect, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and increasing access for service firms in both countries.
The agreement, which came into effect on Wednesday, is expected to give Indian exporters immediate duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefitting labour-intensive sectors such as textiles.
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