UK FTA Day 1: India exports $140M worth of goods | TheBriefWire
UK FTA Day 1: India exports $140M worth of goods
Published 15 July 2026 ยท europe
Synopsis The CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports
Synopsis The CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports such as scotch whiskey. Alongside CETA, an agreement on social security (Double Contribution Convention) has also been operationalised, exempting Indian professionals on temporary UK assignments of up to 60 months from making social security contributions in both countries, reducing costs for both employees and employers.
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 10:47 PM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 8:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports such as scotch whiskey.
Alongside CETA, an agreement on social security (Double Contribution Convention) has also been operationalised, exempting Indian professionals on temporary UK assignments of up to 60 months from making social security contributions in both countries, reducing costs for both employees and employers.