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
• Last updated: 15 July 2026 — See all updates

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Chapter 23: Trade and Gender Equality (PDF version)

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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.

Published 24 July 2025

Last updated 15 July 2026 — Show all updates

1. 15 July 2026

   Page updated to reflect that the agreement entered in to force on 15 July 2026.

2. 24 July 2025

   First published.