{"id":17856,"date":"2026-07-16T05:16:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T11:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/?p=17856"},"modified":"2026-07-16T05:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T11:46:52","slug":"india-labour-intensive-sectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/india-labour-intensive-sectors\/","title":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s Labour-Intensive Sectors to Gain from UK Trade Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/india-labour-intensive-sectors\/#Which_Indian_Sectors_Benefit_Most_from_India-UK_CETA_Duty_Cuts\" >Which Indian Sectors Benefit Most from India-UK CETA Duty Cuts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/india-labour-intensive-sectors\/#UK_Agriculture_Tariffs_Drop_to_Zero_What_It_Means_for_Indian_Farmers\" >UK Agriculture Tariffs Drop to Zero: What It Means for Indian Farmers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/india-labour-intensive-sectors\/#How_India_Addressed_Domestic_Industry_Concerns_in_CETA_Negotiations\" >How India Addressed Domestic Industry Concerns in CETA Negotiations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/india-labour-intensive-sectors\/#India-UK_Trade_Targets_100_Billion_by_2030_Under_CETA_Framework\" >India-UK Trade Targets $100 Billion by 2030 Under CETA Framework<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/latest-news\/\">News<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">India&#8217;s Labour-Intensive Sectors to Gain from UK Trade Deal<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n \n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:opsz,wght@12..96,400;12..96,600;12..96,700;12..96,800&#038;family=Figtree:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --forest:   #082F24;\n    --mustard:  #EFA145;\n    --reddish:  #AA573D;\n    --white:    #FFFFFF;\n    --fresh:    #EEFFF2;\n    --bg:       #FAFAF8;\n    --surface:  #FFFFFF;\n    --text:     #1C2B24;\n    --muted:    #5A6B62;\n    --border:   #E2EDE6;\n    --green:    #1A6B40;\n  }\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; 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The labour-intensive sectors had the highest duties, and all of these will now be zero. This is a very big step for our labour-intensive sectors.&#8221;\n      <cite>\u2014 Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary<\/cite>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>The agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free entry to nearly the entire British market. Beyond tariff reductions, it lays the groundwork for future discussions on trade, gender, labour, and sustainability cooperation.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_Agriculture_Tariffs_Drop_to_Zero_What_It_Means_for_Indian_Farmers\"><\/span>UK Agriculture Tariffs Drop to Zero: What It Means for Indian Farmers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>Farming and agri-product exporters are set to see substantial gains as well.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"quote-block\">\n      &#8220;The agriculture sector also had very stiff tariffs in the UK. They are also being reduced to zero, and this will provide a very big opportunity for our farmers.&#8221;\n      <cite>\u2014 Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary<\/cite>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>Previously, India had preferential access in some product categories, but those concessions were limited to segments where British domestic producers were already competitive, restricting actual benefits for Indian suppliers. The new framework addresses that gap directly.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_India_Addressed_Domestic_Industry_Concerns_in_CETA_Negotiations\"><\/span>How India Addressed Domestic Industry Concerns in CETA Negotiations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>Concerning the agreement&#8217;s potential impact on domestic producers, Agrawal said the government held consultations with stakeholders throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"quote-block\">\n      &#8220;Whenever we negotiate trade deals, we talk to various stakeholders, including industry. We incorporate their expectations and demands in our discussions with our trading partners. Throughout the negotiations, the concerns and requirements of industry were taken into account, and issues related to tariffs and non-tariff barriers were addressed through regular consultations.&#8221;\n      <cite>\u2014 Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary<\/cite>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>He noted that companies have already begun adjusting their supply chains to capture what the deal makes possible.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India-UK_Trade_Targets_100_Billion_by_2030_Under_CETA_Framework\"><\/span>India-UK Trade Targets $100 Billion by 2030 Under CETA Framework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"example\">\n      <div class=\"example-label\">India-UK Trade Outlook<\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">Bilateral trade target<\/span><span class=\"value\">$100 billion by 2030<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">Agreement in force<\/span><span class=\"value\">July 15, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">Key growth drivers<\/span><span class=\"value\">Agri-products, auto components<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>Agrawal expressed confidence that India-UK trade would reach $100 billion by 2030. 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