Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India-UK Trade Deal: Agreement to Boost Bilateral Trade
India and the UK made a trade deal to make it easier to buy and sell things.
The UK will let in Indian products like clothes and jewelry without extra taxes.
India will do the same for some UK goods, including whisky, making them cheaper.
This deal aims to help both countries' businesses.
Workers will also find it easier to work in each other's countries.
This is good news for both countries as it opens up new markets for trade and cooperation.
India and the UK signed a free trade agreement to boost trade and market access.
The UK will eliminate import duties on Indian textiles, footwear, gems, and jewelry.
Indian food sectors like seafood, dairy, and meat will have zero duties.
India halved import tariffs on Scotch whisky, making premium brands more affordable.
The agreement eases services exchange, with temporary employees paying social security in their home countries.
- Who
- India and the United Kingdom
- What
- India and the UK signed a free trade agreement.
- When
- Recently, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.
- Where
- London, UK
- Why
- To enhance trade and market access.
Indian Alcoholic Beverage Industry Concerns
Scotch Distillers
Whisky Tariffs
Indian Alcoholic Beverage Industry Concerns
Potential for market disruption due to dumping.
Scotch Distillers
Scotch distillers gain access to a large market.
- Agreement Name
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- UK Import Duty Elimination
- Up to 20% on textiles, footwear, gems, and jewelry
- Indian Food Sector Duties
- Zero duties on seafood, dairy, and meat
- Scotch Whisky Tariff Reduction
- From 150% to 75%
- Vehicle Duty Reduction
- 30-50% on internal combustion engine cars (quota-based)