India-UK Trade Pact Opens Wider UK Market for Telangana
To mark the rollout of the agreement, export consignments bound for the UK were flagged off from the Inland Container Depot at Sanathnagar.
Hyderabad: Telangana exporters are set to gain wider access to the UK market with the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force on Wednesday, with officials expecting a boost in shipments from sectors such as pharmaceuticals, engineering, electronics, chemicals, food processing and agriculture.
The UK is a key export destination for the state, with exports valued at about $402.5 million in 2025-26. Major outbound products include pharmaceuticals and biologicals, electronic instruments, electrical machinery, chemicals, engineering goods and medical devices.
To mark the rollout of the agreement, export consignments bound for the UK were flagged off from the Inland Container Depot at Sanathnagar.
Industries special secretary Krishna Aditya said the agreement would improve market access for Indian exporters. He said reduction or elimination of tariffs on a wide range of products would enhance competitiveness and create new opportunities for export-oriented industries.
Additional director general of foreign trade (Hyderabad) Dr Sampath Kumar said the pact would provide preferential tariff access across several product categories, expanding export prospects in the UK market.
Siddharth Viswanathan, head of trade and investment at the UK High Commission, said the agreement would facilitate trade through improved market access, streamlined customs procedures and simplified documentation.
SEZ Visakhapatnam deputy commissioner Bhavani Sri said Telangana’s strengths in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics and food processing would help it leverage opportunities under the agreement, with benefits extending to MSMEs.
Regional head of APEDA (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) R.P. Naidu said there was potential to expand exports of agricultural products, processed foods, dairy items, confectionery and millets.
In Nizamabad, collector Ila Tripathi flagged off a rice consignment exported by Shree Gajanan Industries, while in Hyderabad, joint director general of foreign trade Sambhaji Chavan flagged off a consignment of food products exported by Fumar Agri Foods, according to an official release.