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Professional Services Under India-UK FTA: Key Takeaways
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which entered into force on 15 July 2026, is often discussed in terms of tariff cuts on goods, but for India's professional services sector, the more consequential provisions lie elsewhere. CETA opens structured, rules-based mobility pathways for IT professionals, consultants, engineers, architects, financial services specialists, and other skilled workers moving between India and the UK. For firms in these sectors, understanding the agreement's mobility framework is now essential to competitive strategy.
India International
KS
King, Stubb & Kasiva
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India-UK CETA In Force: What It Means For Businesses
After years of negotiation and a decade-plus of on-and-off talks, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), alongside its companion Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on social security, formally entered into force on 15 July 2026. For businesses operating between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies, this is not a symbolic milestone; it is a binding legal framework that changes tariff schedules, market access rules, and professional mobility overnight.
India International
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King, Stubb & Kasiva
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The Growing Importance Of IEC (Import And Export Code) In The Age Of CrossBorder E-Commerce
In this modern world, regulatory compliance has become a vital element of international business operations. India’s foreign trade policies are defined by a select set of regulatory requirements. Import Export Code (IEC) issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the unique identification number for every importer and exporter of the nation. While IEC has always been a mandatory requirement, its relevancy has significantly improved in the digital commerce era.
India International
LegaLogic
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Driving Maritime Growth: India’s Shipbuilding And Ship Repair Sector
India's maritime sector is undergoing a transformative shift with a USD 7 billion government package combining financial incentives, capital subsidies, and comprehensive legal reforms. This creates unprecedented opportunities for foreign engineering firms, institutional investors, and clean-energy technology leaders to participate in joint ventures, technology partnerships, and long-term financing arrangements within India's rapidly modernizing shipbuilding ecosystem.
India Transport
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CMS INDUSLAW
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Aligning India’s IP Enforcement Framework With The EU-India FTA: Implications For Customs Regulation And Cross-Border Counterfeit Trade
Following the conclusion of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement framework, India has initiated reviews of its IP enforcement standards, particularly customs regulations for cross-border counterfeit goods. This article analyses the likely obligations under the IP chapter of the FTA, the proposed changes to civil enforcement mechanisms, and the broader implications for India’s intellectual property regime and trade policy.
India International
Ka
Khurana and Khurana
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Anti-dumping Duty – Non Cooperative Exporter – Related Party – Existence Of Pledge Agreement Is Not A Relevant Factor For Determining Relationship
The CESTAT Anti-dumping Bench examined whether a Pledge Agreement constitutes a relevant factor in determining related party status between a foreign exporter and another company during anti-dumping investigations. The case centered on whether the appellant could be deemed non-cooperative when an allegedly related party failed to participate in the investigation, raising critical questions about the nature of pledge arrangements and their impact on relationship determinations under customs valuation rules.
India International
LS
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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