India-UK CETA scraps UK tariffs on Indian textiles, footwear and processed foods from July 15

The India-UK trade pact takes effect July 15, 2026, cutting UK duties to zero on garments (12%), leather and footwear (16%) and processed foods (70%). India holds just 6.1% of UK garment imports today, positioning labour-intensive consumer-goods exporters for share gains against a $100bn bilateral trade target by 2030.

— Filed Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 13:55 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

India-UK CETA takes effect July 15, 2026, cutting UK tariffs to zero on Indian textiles, garments, leather, footwear and processed foods, boosting export access for labour-intensive consumer-goods sectors where India currently holds small UK market share.

Why this matters

The tariff removal positions India's labour-intensive consumer-goods exporters for UK market share gains from a low 6.1% garment base, supporting the $100bn bilateral trade target by 2030.

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