India, UK Discuss Boosting Trade and Investment Under CETA in High-Level Talks
India and the United Kingdom held discussions to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties, focusing on opportunities arising from the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed in July 2025.
The discussions took place during a virtual meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle.
Goyal said both sides explored ways to enhance economic cooperation and fully utilise the benefits offered under the trade agreement. The talks aimed at expanding two-way commerce and deepening investment flows between the two countries.
The India-UK CETA, signed on July 24, 2025, provides for duty-free access to 99% of Indian exports entering the UK market. In return, India has agreed to gradually reduce tariffs on several British goods, including automobiles and alcoholic beverages such as whisky.
The agreement is expected to significantly strengthen economic ties between the two nations, with both countries aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 56 billion by 2030.
The latest engagement highlights continued efforts by both governments to accelerate trade growth and maximise the benefits of the landmark trade deal.
