In depth Analysis of India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed in July 2025, marks a structurally significant shift in India’s post-Brexit trade architecture. Widely expected to be operationalised and function in the first quarter of fiscal 26-27, it stands far beyond tariff liberalisation and establishes an integrated framework governing goods, services, investment, digital trade, mobility, and regulatory cooperation. While the macroeconomic outlook appears positive and geopolitically consequential, the agreement is compliance-intensive and strategically demanding at the enterprise level. This note undertakes a comprehensive economic, sectoral, fiscal, and risk-oriented assessment of CETA, examining not only the headline gains but also the structural adjustments and governance preparedness required to translate treaty commitments into durable competitive advantage.