India–UK CETA: Key Changes for Businesses

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Swetha Prasad

India and the United Kingdom’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into force on 15 July 2026, creating new opportunities for Indian exporters and service providers.

Key Highlights

99% of Indian exports
Zero-duty access to the UK market, covering nearly 100% of India’s export trade value.

Services & Digital Trade
Improved market access across 137 service sub-sectors, including IT/ITES, financial services, healthcare, education, telecom, and consultancy.

Professional Mobility
Easier movement of professionals, with no Economic Needs Test and changes to social-security contribution requirements for eligible stays of up to five years.

MSMEs & Global Capability Centres
The agreement creates opportunities for Indian MSMEs and supports greater India–UK business integration, including the growth of GCCs serving UK businesses.

Simpler Trade Compliance
Self-certification of origin can help reduce paperwork and speed up trade, while making accurate origin documentation increasingly important.

What It Means for Indian Businesses

CETA can improve the cost competitiveness of Indian exports, expand opportunities in services, support cross-border talent movement, and strengthen India's integration with UK and global value chains.

Businesses should nevertheless review the agreement's specific rules, tariff treatment, origin requirements, and sector-specific provisions before relying on its benefits.

Read the original Baker Tilly ASA insight:

https://www.bakertilly.in/insights/india-uk-comprehensive-economic-and-trade-agreement-ceta

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