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India-UK trade deal takes effect from July 15
Times of India··15 Jul
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on July 15, 2026. The deal offers duty-free access for nearly 99 percent of Indian exports to Britain. Import tariffs on British whisky, cars, salmon and machinery will be lowered in phases. India excludes smartphones, gold bars and fresh apples from tariff concessions under the agreement.
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What It Means For You
- British whisky, cars and cosmetics may become cheaper for Indian consumers.
- Exporters in textiles, leather and engineering gain wider UK market access.
- IT professionals posted to Britain could see lower social security costs.
What's Happening
- The India-UK CETA takes effect on July 15, 2026.
- Nearly 99 percent of Indian exports get duty-free UK access.
- Tariffs on British cars and whisky will fall in phased reductions.
Trade Deal Context
- India-UK trade reached $25.12 billion in 2025-26.
- This is India's sixth FTA implemented under the Modi government.
- India excluded smartphones, gold bars and fresh apples from concessions.
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