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Piyush Goyal Launches UK-India CETA Business Manual to Boost Trade
✍️ DD News
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 05:03 AM
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Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal today unveiled a comprehensive manual aimed at helping Indian companies navigate the UK-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA).
The UK-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) is set to reduce tariffs and streamline trade between the two economies. At a press conference in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal presented a detailed Business Utilisation Manual designed to guide Indian firms through the new trade regime.
The manual outlines practical steps for accessing tariff‑free markets, compliance requirements, and opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and services. It also includes case studies and contact points for further assistance.
Goyal emphasized that the guide will help businesses identify and exploit the benefits of CETA, encouraging investment and boosting exports to the United Kingdom. He urged companies to review the manual promptly to prepare for the agreement’s implementation.
Industry experts expect the manual to serve as a key resource for SMEs and large corporates alike, facilitating smoother entry into the UK market and enhancing India’s trade competitiveness.
The manual outlines practical steps for accessing tariff‑free markets, compliance requirements, and opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and services. It also includes case studies and contact points for further assistance.
Goyal emphasized that the guide will help businesses identify and exploit the benefits of CETA, encouraging investment and boosting exports to the United Kingdom. He urged companies to review the manual promptly to prepare for the agreement’s implementation.
Industry experts expect the manual to serve as a key resource for SMEs and large corporates alike, facilitating smoother entry into the UK market and enhancing India’s trade competitiveness.