In force since 01-05-2022
India–UAE CEPA
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is India's most heavily used trade agreement. Tariff lines actually claimed under it rose from 7,546 in FY2021-22 to 8,053 in FY2025-26, on 4.45 lakh certificates of origin issued — far ahead of India's other…
What it does
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is India's most heavily used trade agreement. Tariff lines actually claimed under it rose from 7,546 in FY2021-22 to 8,053 in FY2025-26, on 4.45 lakh certificates of origin issued — far ahead of India's other agreements.
Duty changes by category
Verified 09-08-2026.
| Category | Before | Now | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gems & jewellery | GCC 5% | Preferential / 0% | Suppliers → |
| Textiles & apparel | GCC 5% | Preferential / 0% | Suppliers → |
| Engineering goods | GCC 5% | Preferential / 0% | Suppliers → |
| Building materials | GCC 5% | Preferential / 0% | Suppliers → |
Context
Bilateral trade has crossed US$100 billion for two consecutive years, having grown 37% over four years, with a new target of US$200 billion by 2032. The UAE has overtaken the United States as India's largest gems and jewellery market at US$8.70 billion, up 10.52%. Jebel Ali is also the shortest shipping lane from India of any market on this site at four to seven days.
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