Daily Briefing: Highlights of India-UK trade deal Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting London, has signed the landmark free trade agreement with his British counterpart, Keir Starmer. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes against growing volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The CETA promises to enhance bilateral trade, provide Indians with greater access to British products, ranging from cosmetics to cars, and allow for tariff-free access to 99% of Indian imports to the UK. Here’s a look at some significant gains for India and the UK: π The UK will eliminate import duties of up to 20% on job-creating sectors such as textiles, footwear, gems and jewellery. Indian food sectors, including seafood, dairy, and meat, will enjoy zero duties. Tariffs on tea and coffee have also been scrapped. π In a first, India has allowed UK firms to participate in government tenders, giving them Class Two status under ‘Make In India’ rules, which requ...