Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on June 26 said that India and the UK remain committed to fostering an ecosystem that promotes innovation, investment, and holistic growth for both nations.
In “meaningful discussions” with Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, Goyal said that the “conversation reflected the warmth, trust and forward-looking vision that continue to define our bilateral partnership”.
“With the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Double Contribution Convention (DCC) coming into effect on July 15, 2026, we remain committed to fostering an ecosystem that promotes innovation, investment, and holistic growth for both nations,” Goyal posted on X.
Goyal had earlier addressed a business reception with wide participation from business leaders and investors from both India and the UK.
“Spoke about how the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will unlock immense opportunities for growth & prosperity on both sides,” said Commerce Minister.
He also urged them to leverage the full potential of the landmark agreement to deepen collaboration, boost trade and investment flows, and drive innovation across sectors.
Goyal earlier said that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will act as a force multiplier for the global economy by strengthening cooperation between the two countries across trade, investment, technology and strategic sectors.
He added that the partnership between India and the United Kingdom has expanded significantly over the years.
