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India UK FTA: 90% Tariff Lines Slashed, Export Boost Expected

Synopsis:

India and the UK have finalised a Free Trade Agreement reducing tariffs on 90% of tariff lines. Indian exports will see zero duty on 99% of items, boosting trade growth.


India and the United Kingdom have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expected to transform bilateral trade by reducing tariffs on 90 percent of product categories. Within ten years, 85 percent of these will become entirely tariff-free. The agreement unlocks substantial opportunities for Indian exporters, especially in labour-intensive sectors, and lowers the cost of British goods entering the Indian market.

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Key Takeaways

  1. Tariffs slashed on 90% of Indian tariff lines, 85% of these to be duty-free within a decade

  2. 99% of Indian exports to the UK will face zero duty

  3. British goods like whisky, cosmetics, and cars will see reduced duties in India

  4. Social security exemption for Indian professionals in the UK for 3 years

  5. Trade target of $100 billion by 2030 set between both nations

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Tariff Reductions and Sectoral Impact

Under the deal, Indian tariffs on whisky and gin will reduce from 150 per cent to 75 percent immediately, dropping further to 40 percent in ten years. Automotive tariffs, currently over 100 percent, will reduce to 10 percent under a specific quota system. Meanwhile, Indian exports in textiles, footwear, leather, toys, gems and jewellery, and engineering goods will now benefit from duty-free access to UK markets.

Benefits for Consumers and Businesses

The deal is expected to reduce prices and increase choices for Indian consumers on goods like cosmetics, chocolate, biscuits, soft drinks, electrical machinery, and medical devices. Similarly, UK consumers will benefit from lower costs on products such as frozen prawns, footwear, and garments. Businesses on both sides can now explore previously cost-restricted markets with new efficiency.

Tariff Changes Snapshot

Product Category

Current Duty

Duty After FTA

Timeline

Whisky and Gin

150%

75% → 40%

Immediate → 10 yrs

Automotive Products

100%+

10% (Quota-based)

Staggered

Textiles and Apparel

Varies

0%

Immediate

Toys and Footwear

Varies

0%

Immediate

Medical Devices

Varies

Reduced tariffs

Immediate

Strategic Trade Growth Outlook

The agreement was signed in the context of a growing India–UK economic relationship, with current bilateral trade valued at approximately $60 billion. With the tariff reductions and export incentives in place, this figure is projected to double by 2030, aligning with the strategic goals of both economies and providing momentum for deeper trade integration in the coming years.

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