India-UK CETA takes effect July 15, reshaping consumer-goods tariffs both ways
The trade pact removes tariffs on Indian textiles, leather, footwear and gems/jewellery exports while cutting Indian duties on British chocolate, soft drinks, biscuits, cars and whisky. Bilateral goods trade has risen from $10.4B exports in FY22 to $13.4B in FY26, with a 10-year phased tariff cut schedule.
India-UK CETA comes into force July 15, removing tariffs on Indian textiles, leather, footwear, gems/jewellery exports and cutting duties on British chocolate, soft drinks, biscuits, cars and whisky entering India — reshaping consumer-goods trade flows.