India-UK CETA takes effect July 15, zeroing UK duties on Indian textiles, leather and processed foods

The India-UK trade pact eliminates UK import duties on Indian textiles (12% to nil), leather and footwear (16% to zero) and processed foods (up to 70% cut), sharpening the export edge of India's consumer-goods makers against China and Vietnam. Steel quota also raised to $350M.

— Filed Tue, 14 Jul, 2026, 22:36 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

India-UK CETA takes effect July 15, eliminating UK duties on Indian textiles (12% to nil), leather/footwear, processed foods and marine products, boosting export competitiveness for India's consumer-goods manufacturers versus China and Vietnam.

Why this matters

CETA sharpens the export edge of India's consumer-goods makers against China and Vietnam, opening the UK market for textiles, leather and processed foods at zero or reduced duties.

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