India-UK FTA Highlights: Duty-Free Access For 99% Of Indian Exports To Cheaper British Cars, Whiskies

• UK's Most Significant Deal Since EU Exit

• Indian textiles, footwear, food, agriculture, processed foods, MSMEs to be boosted by FTA

• 99% of textile and apparel tariff lines now duty-free

• FTA with UK to boost India's chemical exports by 30-40%.

• Farmers to get preferential access to UK’s $37.5 billion agri market.

• India fully protects sensitive sectors like dairy, vegetables, apples, cooking oils, oats.

• Zero duty on major sectors - down from up to 12% on textiles and clothing, 8% on chemicals and 10% on base metals.

• Exporters to enjoy zero duty on processed foods versus up to 70% earlier

• PM Modi Expresses Gratitude To Starmer On X

• No decision on pricing yet, said Tata Motor's UK luxury arm JLR

• PM Modi Meets Business Leaders At Chequers

"Interacted with business leaders at Chequers. The signing of the India-UK CETA has opened up new avenues for trade and investment. It marks a pivotal step in strengthening our economic partnership", PM Modi posted on X.

A spokesperson for JLR said: “We welcome this free trade agreement between the UK and India, which over time will deliver reduced tariff access to the Indian car market for JLR's luxury vehicles. India is an important market for our British built products and represents significant future growth opportunities.”

The company added that no decisions have been taken on pricing as of yet.

"The India–UK FTA is a game-changer for the textile and apparel sector. With 99% of textile and apparel tariff lines now duty-free and UK import duties of up to 16% being phased out, Indian exporters are finally on equal footing in one of the world’s most design-driven and sustainability-conscious markets", said Apollo Fashion International Ltd.'s President, Shiraz Askari.

"If the industry responds with agility and intent, a 30–40% surge in exports over the next few years is well within reach", he added.

The Prime Minister of India expressed heartfelt gratitude over a series of posts on social media platform X, saying that "Thankful to PM Keir Starmer for the warm welcome at Chequers. Our discussions reflect a shared commitment to deepen India-UK ties across sectors."