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1,000 Advisors To Help Firms Tap India–UK CETA Opportunities

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 01, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to help businesses fully utilise the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The initiative will be supported by an upgraded trade portal designed to improve access to export-related information and services.

The move is aimed at ensuring that companies, especially new and small exporters, can effectively navigate the opportunities created by the agreement and expand their presence in the UK market.

The India–UK CETA, described as India’s most comprehensive free trade agreement so far, is projected to increase bilateral trade by around GBP 25.5 billion annually.

Stronger role for smaller cities and new exporters

The minister highlighted participation from India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, noting that the visiting business delegation included several first-time exporters. He said this reflects the widening base of India’s global trade engagement beyond major metros.

Regional partnerships gaining importance

The minister stressed the growing importance of sub-national linkages, pointing to emerging regional partnerships such as Birmingham–Gujarat and Manchester–Maharashtra. He said such connections will become important drivers of future trade and investment growth.

India pitched as a global growth hub

Goyal said India is now the world’s fastest-growing major economy and represents trust, talent and stable growth conditions. He urged businesses to take early advantage of the CETA framework, adopt global quality standards, and strengthen “Brand India” in international markets.

He added that Indian companies must act as early movers in the UK market and build long-term partnerships to support India’s broader economic ambitions.

Goyal said India is now the world’s fastest-growing major economy and represents trust, talent and stable growth conditions. He urged businesses to take early advantage of the CETA framework, adopt global quality standards, and strengthen “Brand India” in international markets. He added that Indian companies must act as early movers in the UK market and build long-term partnerships to support India’s broader economic ambitions.