Piyush Goyal Calls for Stronger India–UK Business Partnerships Under CETA

New Delhi, Jun 29 (KNN) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has urged companies from India and the United Kingdom to strengthen business partnerships and leverage opportunities under the proposed India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to expand bilateral trade and investment.

Goyal made the remarks while addressing the India–UK  Partners in Progress Business Plenary in London, where industry leaders from both countries discussed ways to maximise the benefits of the proposed agreement.

Participants emphasised the need to increase awareness of CETA among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), simplify regulatory and certification procedures, strengthen industry-to-industry collaboration, and facilitate greater talent mobility to help businesses fully utilise the agreement's opportunities.

During the event, Goyal launched four knowledge reports prepared by industry organisations to provide businesses with practical guidance and market insights on leveraging opportunities under CETA.

Industry representatives also presented recommendations from sector-specific discussions covering healthcare, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, science and technology, services and consumer goods.

The recommendations focused on expanding bilateral cooperation through greater investment, innovation and stronger business partnerships.

The minister concluded his two-day business engagements in the United Kingdom with an interaction with the Indian business delegation, where participants reviewed business opportunities identified during their meetings and discussed ways to strengthen commercial ties across sectors.

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the engagements reflected continued momentum towards the proposed India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and reaffirmed the commitment of both governments and industry to translate the pact into tangible trade and investment outcomes.

(KNN Bureau)