India–UK CETA export shipments ceremonially flagged off at three locations in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

On 15 July 2026, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry ceremonially flagged off India‑UK CETA export consignments at Bharat Diamond Bourse, Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House) and SEEPZ‑SEZ in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The flag‑offs mark the start of shipments under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which the release says will strengthen bilateral trade, improve market access for Indian products in the United Kingdom and create new export opportunities across sectors such as gems & jewellery, textiles, leather, marine products, engineering goods, footwear and MSMEs. For the gems & jewellery sector, the removal of a 4 % UK import duty is projected to yield an annual tariff benefit of about ₹84 crore. The ceremonies also highlighted procedural requirements like Rules of Origin and documentation for exporters.