InternationalTuesday, 14 July 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India-U.K. CETA and Double Contribution Convention: tariff cuts, 30 chapters and 5-year social security relief
The India-U.K. trade deal and social security pact come into force on 15 July 2026, covering tariffs, services and 75,000 Indian workers.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 14 July 2026, India said the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), signed in July 2025, would come into force on 15 July 2026.
Key specifics
- The U.K. will immediately eliminate tariffs on 96.8% of tariff lines, covering 97.7% of trade value.
- India will immediately eliminate tariffs on 30.3% of trade value, with a further 47% phased out later.
- The agreement spans 30 chapters, including digital trade, government procurement, SMEs, innovation, labour, environment and gender.
- The DCC will prevent double social security contributions for a period of 5 years.
- Officials said the DCC will benefit over 75,000 Indian workers and more than 900 employers.
Exam lens
TNPSC international relations question: CETA, DCC, 15 July 2026, 96.8% tariff lines, 30 chapters, and 5-year social security relief are the key facts for a treaty-based MCQ.