On July 15, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came

Why in news

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, enabling zero-duty imports for Indian jewellery and coffee to the UK.

Background

The CETA covers approximately 99% of all tariff lines for Indian exports to the UK. The agreement aims to increase bilateral trade from $65 billion to $100 billion by 2030.

Facts for Prelims

• FactIndia-UK trade target: $100 billion by 2030
• FactCETA covers 99% of tariff lines for Indian exports to the UK
• PlaceKruti Coffee (Odisha) and Nysa Creations (London) are early beneficiaries of the pact
• BodyUK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the UK counterpart for the agreement

For Mains

Q. Examine how bilateral trade agreements like the India-UK CETA can serve as catalysts for industrial growth and employment generation in developing economies.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Trade Liberalization: Reduction of tariff barriers on key exports like jewellery and coffee to enhance global competitiveness.
• Economic Integration: Leveraging trade pacts to scale bilateral trade from $65 billion to $100 billion by 2030.

Keywords: Trade Liberalization · Bilateral Trade · Tariff Reduction · Economic Integration · Manufacturing Ecosystem

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