15 July 2026

Kolkata flags off first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Hasmukh Parekh Jewellers (HPJ) is among six Kolkata-based jewellery exporters participating in the first shipment to the UK under the India–UK CETA. The agreement provides zero-duty access, improving HPJ’s price competitiveness and export potential.

With the UK jewellery market importing around US$4 billion annually, HPJ has an opportunity to expand its presence. The new trade arrangement could support higher UK orders and strengthen HPJ’s international export business.

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  by Shri Tapas Roy - Hon. Minister-in-Charge, Industry & Commerce, Government of West Bengal

  by Dr. Andrew Fleming - British Deputy High Commissioner, East & Northeast India