International treaty

UK-India CETA Chapter 23: Trade and Gender Equality

Text of chapter 23 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and India.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 24 July 2025

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This chapter will enhance the opportunities for women to access the full benefits of the UK-India free trade agreement. It will also advance women’s economic empowerment and promote gender equality through trade.

This chapter creates the space for the UK and India to work together to support women business owners, entrepreneurs, and workers to fully access and benefit from the opportunities created by this agreement.

The agreement is not yet in force. Both the UK and India are required to complete their respective domestic procedures for the agreement to come into effect. Once ratified by both countries, businesses will be able to trade under its terms.

Published 24 July 2025