Bridging Borders: CII and DGTS Highlight India–UK FTA as Catalyst for Cross-Border Trade Growth

In a concerted effort to enhance stakeholder awareness of evolving trade agreements, The Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), Mumbai Zonal Unit and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised an exclusive session on the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), focusing on opportunities emerging across key sectors in both nations.

The session Interaction on “India–UK Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities in Key Sectors," offered a strategic overview of the proposed FTA’s framework, objectives, and sector-specific impact. Discussions centred on how tariff concessions, regulatory cooperation, and market access could unlock new potential for trade and investment between the two nations.

The session featured expert insights from Mr. Sumit Kumar, Principal ADG, DGTS, Mumbai, Govt of India, Mr. Anurag Agarwal, Co-Chair, CII WR Sub-Committee on International Trade and Investment & CEO – Global Exports & New Businesses, Polycab India; and Mr. Vikram Kulkarni, Partner, Ernst & Young. Their perspectives and interaction with 110 + Industry participants illuminated how businesses can align with the FTA’s strategic direction to expand exports and deepen bilateral ties.

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