01Growth strategy
International Sales & Marketing
Develop meaningful marketing strategies and reach new customers across the globe.
Programme moduleTwo Nations.One Vision.Infinite Possibilities.
Welcome to the UK–INDIA CEO Forum Townhallit’s time to connect, collaborate and celebrate the UK–INDIA FTA, forging the future of global trade and investment through strategic partnership.
Boarding — UK → INDForum Pass
“Cheers to Trade”
UK–INDIA CEO Forum · Townhall & Networking Mixer
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£66.3B
Bilateral Trade
Goods + services, FY2026
90%
Tariff Lines Cut
By India, phased over 5–10 yrs
137
UK Service Sub-Sectors
Opened to Indian firms
15 Jul
CETA In Force
2026 — the deal behind the Forum
About Us
Built around a landmark trade agreement
The Forum exists because of what came into force on 15 July 2026 — and what it means for the people building across this corridor.
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is one of the most significant trade deals either country has signed in years, spanning 30 chapters from tariffs and rules of origin to services, government procurement, digital trade and professional mobility. It lowers duties on the majority of goods traded between the two nations, opens new ground in IT and business services and introduces a Double Contributions Convention that removes duplicate social-security costs for professionals working across borders. The UK–INDIA CEO Forum was founded to help founders, corporates and policy-minded investors turn that access into real partnerships — starting with our Delhi–NCR launch chapter.
We’re not a trade body and we don’t replace one. We’re the room where the people who have to make CETA work in practice—on shop floors, in boardrooms and at the negotiating table—can meet, compare notes and move faster than the paperwork.
£66.3B
Bilateral Trade
Goods + services, FY2026
90%
Tariff Lines Cut
By India, phased over 5–10 yrs
137
UK Service Sub-Sectors
Opened to Indian firms
15 Jul
CETA In Force
2026 — the deal behind the Forum
Resource · UK Government, 2026
The UK Defence Investment Plan
A £298bn, four-year plan reshaping the UK’s Defence & Security sector.
Let’s get social 🍻
Cheers to trade, connection and a room full of people building the UK–INDIA corridor.
The Mixer
The Delegation
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Four tracks, one forum. Every membership includes entry to the Delhi–NCR townhall, the launch mixer and the year’s programme of UK–INDIA briefings.
The ForumForging the future of global trade and investment through UK–INDIA
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Forging the future of global trade and investment through UK–INDIA
(Strategic Partnerships)
The UK–INDIA CEO Forum brings founders, corporates and policy-minded investors from both nations into one room. This chapter opens in Delhi–NCR with a townhall and evening mixer to mark the UK–INDIA FTA — the first of a running series of cross-border briefings, deal-making evenings and closed-door roundtables.
Resource · Event Brief
The Delhi–NCR Launch Brief
Agenda, speakers and what to expect at the townhall.
Programme · Export Academy
UK-India Export Academy
The UK-India Export Academy is a knowledge and capability-building initiative designed to help businesses navigate international trade, understand export opportunities, and develop the skills, knowledge, and connections required to grow across borders.
What is the Export Academy?
A foundation for practical, cross-border trade knowledge
The Academy supports business owners, entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups, CEOs and business leaders, and any professional exploring UK–India business opportunities — giving you access to expert knowledge and practical learning that makes international trade easier to understand and act on.
- Business owners & entrepreneurs
- SMEs and startups
- CEOs and business leaders
- Professionals interested in international trade
- Companies exploring UK–India opportunities
How It Works
Your learning journey
Step 01
Explore the Academy
Discover the available modules and learning opportunities.
Step 02
Register
Create an account to begin your journey.
Step 03
Choose Your Membership
Purchase an appropriate membership plan to unlock member-only learning content.
Step 04
Access Learning Content
Access detailed modules, resources, workshops, and expert guidance.
Step 05
Grow Your International Business
Apply your knowledge to explore and develop UK–India and international trade opportunities.
Core Export Modules
Explore the Core Export Modules
Module titles and summaries are open to everyone. Detailed content, resources and downloadable materials are reserved for UKICF members.
Public
- Academy introduction
- How it works
- Module titles
- Module summaries
- Benefits of joining
Member-only
- Detailed module content
- Learning resources
- Downloadable materials
- Premium guides
- Workshop access where applicable
- Expert insights
Why Join the Export Academy?
Build real capability, not just awareness
- Develop practical export knowledge
- Understand international markets
- Learn from industry experts
- Explore UK–India business opportunities
- Access professional resources
- Connect with a wider business community
- Develop confidence for international expansion
Programme · Masterclasses
Build on what you already know
Advanced sessions for founders and delegates ready to take their export strategy further.
02Operations
Logistics & Moving Goods
Explore different routes to getting your goods overseas and identify the best fit.
Programme module03Digital commerce
Selling Online
Get the know-how to sell online to global customers via e-commerce.
Programme module04Capital
Finding Financial Support
Access funding through loans, investments and grants for international growth.
Programme module05Intellectual property
Protecting Your IP
Find out how managing your IP can strengthen your ability to export.
Programme module06Market entry
Pitching Your Business
Develop a winning sales proposition and learn to deliver it to global clients.
Programme moduleProgramme · Sectors
Every sector, its own opportunity
Get sector-specific updates from Department for Business and Trade specialists on exporting in your industry.
Agri Tech
Smart farming, precision agriculture and food-tech innovation.
Chemicals
Specialty chemicals, materials science and industrial supply.
Clean Growth
Renewable energy, sustainability and green infrastructure.
Consumer & Retail
FMCG, e-commerce and cross-border retail expansion.
Creative Industries
Media, design, gaming and the creative economy.
Defence & Security
Aerospace, cyber defence and national security tech.
Education
EdTech, higher education partnerships and skills training.
Food & Drink
Manufacturing, export logistics and F&B innovation.
Healthcare, Life Sciences
Pharma, medtech and cross-border health innovation.
Maritime
Shipping, ports infrastructure and marine technology.
Space
Satellite tech, launch services and space-tech ventures.
Sports
Sports tech, sponsorship and cross-market fan engagement.
Technology & Smart Cities
Urban tech, IoT and digital infrastructure at scale.
Web3
Blockchain, decentralised finance and next-gen digital assets.
Women-Led Business
Female entrepreneurship, funding access and inclusive growth.