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CETA Boosts Kerala's Trade Prospects, Says UK Deputy High Commissioner
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 10:39 PM
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UK’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, Sutapa Choudhury, said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will make doing business between the two countries cheaper, quicker and easier, opening new avenues for Kerala’s exporters.
The UK’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, Sutapa Choudhury, highlighted the benefits of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) during a recent briefing. The agreement, which aims to reduce trade barriers, is expected to lower costs and streamline procedures for businesses operating between the two nations.
Choudhury emphasized that the deal presents significant opportunities for Kerala, a state known for its robust spice, coir and IT export sectors. By making cross‑border transactions more efficient, CETA could help Kerala’s exporters reach the UK market with greater speed and lower tariffs.
The UK government has welcomed the agreement as a step toward strengthening economic ties with India. For Kerala businesses, the reduced paperwork and potential tariff cuts mean a clearer path to expanding their presence in one of Europe’s largest economies.
While the full impact of CETA will unfold over time, the Deputy High Commissioner’s remarks signal a positive outlook for Kerala’s trade community, encouraging local firms to explore new market opportunities in the United Kingdom.
Choudhury emphasized that the deal presents significant opportunities for Kerala, a state known for its robust spice, coir and IT export sectors. By making cross‑border transactions more efficient, CETA could help Kerala’s exporters reach the UK market with greater speed and lower tariffs.
The UK government has welcomed the agreement as a step toward strengthening economic ties with India. For Kerala businesses, the reduced paperwork and potential tariff cuts mean a clearer path to expanding their presence in one of Europe’s largest economies.
While the full impact of CETA will unfold over time, the Deputy High Commissioner’s remarks signal a positive outlook for Kerala’s trade community, encouraging local firms to explore new market opportunities in the United Kingdom.