US EditionIndia-UK FTA: Transforming Trade Across Sectors
- On July 24, 2025, India and the United Kingdom finalized a major trade pact aimed at boosting trade relations between the two nations.
- Negotiations began in January 2022 and concluded in May 2025 after more than three years of efforts to boost trade and investment.
- The agreement removes tariffs on 99% of UK product lines and provides duty-free access for about $6.5 billion or 45% of India’s exports to the UK.
- Prime Minister Modi called the FTA 'historic,' while UK trade official William Bain said it signals commitment to free and fair trade, opening new business and investment opportunities.
- The deal awaits ratification by both Cabinets and plans over 1,000 outreach events across India to ensure effective implementation and sectoral preparation.
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India-UK FTA: Transforming Trade Across Sectors
India-UK FTA: Transforming Trade Across Sectors India has granted tariff concessions on British goods such as pastries and cosmetics under the new free trade agreement. Sensitive sectors, however, remain excluded to protect domestic interests.The comprehensive economic and trade agreement, CETA, signed in July, facilitates duty-free access to UK products, including cakes and detergents. Concessions are phased to allow Indian industries to adapt …
Piyush Goyal called the trade deal with the United Kingdom a game changer
Indian industry leaders weigh in on CETA with UK
According to the agreement, 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK— encompassing over 1,143 crucial textile and clothing items—will now enjoy zero-duty access. Stakeholders confident the deal between the world’s sixth- and fifth-largest economies will significantly benefit the Indian textile and apparel sector. The zero-duty regime is expected to take at least a year to come into effect.According to the agreement, 99 per cent of Indian exports …
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