Archive · 25 Jul 2025
UK Gains Greater Access to Indian Public Procurement
India and the UK have made a trade deal!
This deal allows UK companies to bid on many government projects in India, like building roads or providing green energy.
These companies will be able to use products made in other countries too.
India kept some important things off-limits, like healthcare and small business projects.
Some people worry this deal might make it harder for Indian companies to get these projects or to help Indian businesses.
India grants the UK unprecedented access to its public procurement market.
UK bidders can now participate in around 40,000 high-value contracts across various sectors.
UK-origin goods with just 20% local content will receive preferential treatment.
India retains the right to exclude sensitive areas from the deal.
The agreement could set a precedent for future trade deals with other large economies.
- Who
- India and the United Kingdom
- What
- India has given unprecedented access to the UK into the public procurement market.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
Supporters of the Deal
Critics of the Deal
Impact on Indian Businesses
Supporters of the Deal
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Critics of the Deal
The deal could erode India's ability to use public procurement for policy goals such as import substitution, domestic capacity-building, and employment generation.
- Contracts Open
- Around 40,000 high-value contracts
- Sectors Included
- Transport, green energy, and infrastructure
- Local Content Rule
- 20% for preferential treatment
- Exclusions
- Health, agriculture, MSME procurement, and low-value contracts