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uk-india
Trade First tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment arrives in Bengaluru under UK-India CETA
The first tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment has arrived in Bengaluru under the UK-India CETA, according to the Economic Times – Foreign Trade. Produced by Bakkafrost and imported by Sashimi Foods, the consignment landed barely two weeks after the agreement became operational, with India removing the previous 33% import tariff.
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal Wins UK-India Award for Elevating Trade Ties, CETA Set for July 15
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal was honoured with a special UK-India Award at the tenth anniversary of the India Global Forum (IGF) UK-India Awards 2026. The award ceremony, held on Thursday evening, celebrated the upcoming entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on **July 15**. Goyal stated that CETA will become a template for future free trade agreements.
Trade UK-India free trade deal to kick in on July 15, cutting tariffs by over $480 mn in year one
The UK-India free trade agreement will enter into force on July 15, 2026, as announced by the UK's Department for Business and Trade. India will cut tariffs on 90% of product lines for UK exports, reducing duties on UK exports by up to Rs 3,400 crore (over $480 million) in the first year. The deal is projected to boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion annually and increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion.