India-UK trade agreement set to boost sourcing opportunities for UK businesses, says mjunction
On Wednesday 15 July, 2026, rivexa, the B2B cross-border platform by mjunction, expressed its enthusiasm for the upcoming India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This landmark agreement is expected to bring about a significant transformation in trade between the two nations, and rivexa is well positioned to assist UK buyers in unlocking the full potential of Indian manufacturing. With reduced or eliminated tariffs across a wide range of product categories, the CETA is set to create numerous sourcing advantages for UK businesses, particularly in engineering goods, industrial products, apparel, and home textiles.
According to mjunction’s Managing Director, Mr. Vinaya Varma, rivexa, the global sourcing platform from mjunction services limited, offers a unique opportunity for buyers to quickly identify, evaluate, and transact with reliable Indian suppliers.
“The CETA provides the policy framework, but its benefits will depend on how quickly buyers can establish trusted supply relationships in India. This is where rivexa plays a critical role,” said Mr. Varma.
Specifically designed to simplify international sourcing from India, rivexa connects global buyers with verified Indian manufacturers and exporters across various product categories, including engineering, industrial, home textile, apparel, and consumer products. The platform offers a comprehensive range of features, including supplier discovery, qualification, sourcing support, order tracking, and transaction facilitation, all within a single digital ecosystem.
For UK buyers, rivexa offers access to a curated network of verified Indian manufacturers and exporters, faster supplier discovery and qualification, reduced sourcing and procurement risks through rigorous supplier assessments, dedicated sourcing assistance tailored to buyer requirements, end-to-end visibility through digital order monitoring and Time & Action tracking, simplified cross-border procurement and transaction support, and on-ground presence in India for supplier engagement, quality coordination, and execution support.
One of the key advantages of rivexa is that it is backed by mjunction services limited, one of India’s largest B2B e-commerce companies and a joint venture between Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India Limited. Unlike many other sourcing platforms, mjunction has a presence in the United Kingdom and has successfully enabled business transactions involving UK enterprises. This unique combination of UK market understanding and deep supplier relationships across India positions rivexa as a reliable bridge between UK importers and Indian manufacturers.
As global supply chains continue to diversify, UK companies are increasingly seeking dependable sourcing destinations that offer quality, scale, competitiveness, and resilience. India is emerging as a preferred alternative, and the India-UK CETA further strengthens its attractiveness.
The agreement is expected to be particularly beneficial for UK buyers sourcing engineering and industrial products, such as industrial machinery and components, fabricated metal products, castings and forgings, electrical and engineering equipment, and industrial consumables and manufacturing inputs. Additionally, the CETA is also expected to boost sourcing opportunities for UK buyers in the apparel and home textile sectors, including garments and fashion wear, home textiles, and sustainable and ethically sourced apparel products. With tariff advantages expected to improve overall landed costs, UK buyers can enhance sourcing competitiveness while diversifying their supplier bases.
Mr. Varma, Managing Director & CEO of mjunction services limited, shared his thoughts on the India-UK CETA and its potential impact on UK businesses:
“The India-UK CETA represents a significant opportunity for UK businesses to strengthen their sourcing relationships with India. However, the real value lies not only in tariff benefits but in establishing trusted, scalable, and long-term supply partnerships. Through rivexa, we are helping UK buyers move quickly from opportunity to execution by providing access to verified suppliers, digital sourcing tools, and transaction support. Combined with mjunction’s experience and presence in the UK, we are well positioned to help businesses realize the full value of this landmark agreement.”
About rivexa:
rivexa is a global B2B sourcing platform from mjunction services limited that connects international buyers with verified Indian manufacturers and exporters. The platform enables efficient supplier discovery, sourcing support, transaction facilitation, and end-to-end visibility across procurement workflows, helping global businesses source confidently from India.
