Britain and India signed a landmark free trade agreement on Thursday during a visit to the UK by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sealing a deal to cut tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky and cars and allow more market access for businesses.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the India-UK trade deal can serve as a gold standard for India’s trade negotiations with other partners, as it opens India’s doors for business while protecting sensitive sectors.

Goyal’s emphasis on the agreement as a template comes at a crucial time, with India facing pressure from the US to open its sensitive agriculture sector—a key sticking point in ongoing bilateral trade

Indian exports are set to benefit from duty elimination on about 99 percent of the tariff lines, covering almost 100 percent of the trade value, especially aiding labour-intensive shipments of textiles,

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Though the move is expected to benefit manufacturers targeting the world’s largest alcohol market, its impact reportedly will be minimal since alcohol is a state subject and key revenue source, leavin

Speaking in New Delhi, Goyal stressed that the deal would unlock “immense opportunities” for India’s farmers, fishermen, young professionals, MSMEs, and the business community.

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to significantly boost India's seafood exports by eliminating UK import tariffs,