The discussions will focus on aligning regulatory roadmaps, streamlining cross-border customs coordination and finalising administrative mechanisms to ensure the smooth implementation of CETA and the DCC, the government said on Wednesday.
“The ministers will review preparedness for the implementation of CETA’s tariff liberalisation commitments, which will provide enhanced market access opportunities for Indian exports in the UK,” the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement.
The talks will also cover the operational roadmap for the DCC, which is expected to establish a streamlined mechanism for addressing dual social security contribution requirements for eligible temporary workers, supporting greater mobility of professionals and businesses.
The ministry described the engagement as an “important step” towards operationalising the agreements, while safeguarding domestic economic interests and promoting a transparent, rules-based framework for bilateral commerce.
Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer announced that the two agreements would come into force on July 15, 11 months after they were signed and following the resolution of issues related to the UK’s steel measures.
“The two sides will further discuss the operationalisation of mutual market access commitments across key services sectors and review measures aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties,” the ministry said.The visit is also expected to support the two countries’ goal of raising bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030.
India’s exports to the UK fell 7.6% year-on-year to $13.44 billion in FY26, while imports rose 36.1% to $11.7 billion.
Goyal will also meet senior executives from leading global companies, including HSBC (Global Trade Solutions) and Rolls-Royce, to discuss strategic investments, industrial collaboration and the expansion of manufacturing partnerships in India.