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The India-UK CETA has taken effect, enabling zero-duty exports of Indian automotive components and boosting the sector's growth and investment prospects.
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has come into force, immediately impacting India's automotive component industry with the flag-off of the first consignment of auto parts under the zero-duty trade deal. This landmark agreement is expected to significantly boost India's ₹7.6 lakh crore auto parts sector, opening new avenues for exports to the UK market.
Initial shipments included automotive components from Brakes India and cast wheels from Wheels India. Industry leaders view CETA as a crucial shift in sentiment and a confidence booster across the European market, potentially leading to increased investments in India and fostering collaborations with UK's automotive technology hubs. The agreement builds on an existing trade surplus for Indian auto components to the UK, which stood at $235 million with $801 million in exports.
