India-UK CETA opens Day One: $140M duty-free exports across textiles, gems, leather and footwear

The India-UK trade pact took force July 15, immediately shipping $140M in duty-free exports and clearing 99% of Indian goods into the UK. In return, UK consumer categories—Scotch, cosmetics, autos and food—gain reduced-tariff access to India, reshaping retail sourcing and pricing on both sides toward a $100B bilateral target.

— Filed Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 21:18 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

India-UK CETA came into force July 15, shipping $140M duty-free exports across textiles, gems, jewellery, leather and footwear. UK goods like Scotch, cosmetics, autos and food gain reduced-tariff access to India, affecting consumer retail categories on both sides.

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