CETA

Haryana Invites UK Investors as CETA Unlocks Export and Industrial Growth

Haryana Invites UK Investors as CETA Unlocks Export and Industrial Growth

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has called upon British enterprises to explore investment opportunities across the state, pitching Haryana as an emerging hub for global trade, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Addressing a high-level trade forum, the Chief Minister urged British industry leaders with the slogan "Come to Haryana, Invest in Haryana, Partner with Haryana," stating that the administration is focused on connecting local small and medium enterprises, alongside emerging startups, to overseas markets. Saini noted that the state’s youth are rapidly shifting from job seekers to innovators and job creators, making international partnerships vital to building sustainable…
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India’s UK Trade Deal Offers Tariff Cuts on Cakes, Cosmetics, Jet Engines—But Keeps Gold and Tea Protected

India’s UK Trade Deal Offers Tariff Cuts on Cakes, Cosmetics, Jet Engines—But Keeps Gold and Tea Protected

New Delhi, July 27, 2025: India has extended tariff concessions to an array of British goods under a new free trade agreement (FTA) signed with the United Kingdom, including pastries, pet food, and cosmetics, while shielding sectors deemed sensitive to domestic interests.The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed on July 24, grants phased tariff cuts to nearly 90% of UK-origin products. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), the deal reflects a calibrated approach that opens India’s markets gradually, giving domestic manufacturers time to adjust.Under the agreement, tariffs will be eliminated on a wide range of consumer goods…
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