The India–UK trade and investment corridor is entering a new phase. With the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) now in force, Indian businesses have new opportunities to export, invest and build a presence in the UK.

HSBC’s report, Doing business: India & the UK, provides practical guidance for business leaders and strategy teams planning their next stage of international growth.

Here’s what stood out:

• A growing commercial relationship: More than 1,900 Indian businesses now operate in the UK, employing over 203,000 people and generating combined turnover of £105.77 billion.
• New opportunities under CETA: Bilateral trade could increase by £25.5 billion annually by 2040, with 99% of Indian goods eligible for duty-free or reduced-tariff access, subject to the relevant rules. Opportunities span industries including technology, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
• Practical guidance for market entry: Our report includes a 10-point checklist for your first 30 days, including information on tax and tariffs and market-entry options for your business.

Download the report to explore the opportunities, assess your market-entry options and build a practical plan for expanding from India into the UK.