🤝 A Turning Point in India–UK Trade Relations

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has finally taken shape after over three years of negotiations. This landmark deal signals not just stronger bilateral ties but also a strategic move by both countries to diversify trade partnerships in a shifting global order.

For India, it opens new opportunities across multiple fronts:

Exports: Key sectors like textiles, seafood, horticulture, and automobiles will now enter the UK market duty-free, giving a big push to India's labor-intensive industries.

Services: UK firms can now operate in India’s auditing, accounting, and financial services space, while Indian firms can expand into the UK.

Mobility: With mutual recognition of professional qualifications and the social security agreement in place, the movement of skilled professionals will become smoother and fairer.

Innovation in Access: For the first time, India has agreed to reduce tariffs on imported UK cars, setting a new precedent for trade openness—though with a quota system to protect domestic players.

Government Procurement: UK companies will now be eligible to participate in Indian government tenders, including in green tech.

This agreement isn’t just about trade—it’s about creating a modern framework for cooperation, opportunity, and balanced growth between two economies ready to redefine their global roles.

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