India‑UK Trade Deal Momentum

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   India's trade outlook sees $1 trillion export potential by 2035, Scotland eyes £3 billion partnership

   Scotland aims for £3 bn in India trade by 2030, while ASSOCHAM projects India’s exports to FTA partners could hit $1 trillion by 2035.

2. 8 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   India-UK Free Trade Agreement Projected to Reach $115 Billion in Trade by 2030

   India-UK FTA, effective 15 July 2026, could lift bilateral trade to $115 billion by 2030 and create up to 1 million jobs, Assocham says.

3. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   India Updates Tariff Rate Quotas for Cars Under UK CETA Agreement

   DGFT amended procedures to include car import tariff rate quotas under the India‑UK CETA, setting yearly limits, duties and eligibility for OEMs and dealers.

4. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   India-UK Free Trade Agreement Set to Boost Exports and Beneficial for Karnataka

   The India‑UK free trade agreement, effective 15 July 2026, opens the UK market to most Indian exports, boosting sectors like textiles, gems and IT and positioning Karnataka as a key beneficiary with health‑tech

5. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   India-UK Trade Deal CETA Begins, Projecting Trade to Double by 2030

   India‑UK CETA took effect 15 July 2026, removing most UK duties on Indian goods, expanding services access and professional mobility, with trade projected to double by 2030.

6. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   India pushes export growth with new FTAs, space sector liberalisation and tariff reforms

   India targets a 10% global export share by 2047, backing the goal with simplified rules, new FTAs—including a $100 bn EFTA deal—and space‑sector liberalisation, while opening UK car‑quota applications.

7. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   India pushes to double trade with Finland and expand partnerships with Estonia

   India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal toured Europe, seeking deeper trade with Estonia and a Finland partnership that could double bilateral trade by 2030, focusing on digital, tech and sustainability sectors.

8. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 13 sources

   India deepens trade and technology ties with EU, UK and Finland

   India is forging deeper trade and tech ties with Europe, launching a UK free‑trade pact, planning to double Finland trade by 2030, and expanding EU cooperation on digital, AI and strategic sectors.

9. 18 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   India-UK Free Trade Deal Set to Boost Exports from Rajasthan’s Kotra Region

   India-UK free trade agreement removes most UK tariffs on Indian goods, promising higher export demand, investment and jobs for Rajasthan’s Kotra region and MSMEs.

10. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 52 sources

    India-UK Trade Deal Takes Effect, Zero-Duty Access for 99% of Exports

    The India‑UK CETA entered force on 15 July 2026, giving India zero‑duty access for about 99 % of its exports and cutting UK tariffs on 96.8 % of lines, boosting trade, services and mobility for ~75 000 Indian‑U

11. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 14 sources

    India-UK Trade Deal Takes Effect July 15, Opening Duty‑Free Trade for Most Goods

    India‑UK CETA starts 15 July 2026, offering near‑full duty‑free access for Indian exports, cutting UK tariffs on whisky and cars, and opening 40 000 government contracts, with trade expected to rise sharply.

12. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    India Announces Procedure for UK Car Duty Reductions

    India has detailed the process for importers to claim reduced duties on UK‑built cars under the India‑UK FTA, effective 15 July 2026, with phased cuts, quota limits and exclusions for electric models.

13. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    India‑UK trade pact rules of origin take effect July 15

    India has notified rules of origin for the India‑UK trade deal, effective 15 July 2026, granting duty‑free access to 99 % of Indian exports and outlining strict origin criteria.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    UK expands trade ties with India free‑trade pact and CPTPP tariff cuts

    The UK will implement a new India free‑trade agreement in July 2026 and is set to slash tariffs on most CPTPP imports by 2033, with a few exceptions.

15. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Piyush Goyal hailed for India‑UK trade pact as CETA comes into force

    Piyush Goyal received a UK‑India award and said the India‑UK CETA, effective 15 July, will boost trade, technology and exports, urging Indian firms to aim higher than modest growth.

16. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    India-UK Free Trade Agreement Commences; Nepal Rejects British Mediation in Border Talks

    India-UK free trade pact starts July 15, opening markets for Indian goods, while Nepal’s prime minister says it will not accept UK mediation in its border dispute with India.

17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    India-UK Social Security Agreement to Save Indian Firms About £500 Million Annually

    The India‑UK double‑contribution convention, effective 15 July, will exempt Indian professionals in the UK from UK social‑security payments, saving Indian firms about £500 million annually and covering up to 75

18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    India-UK Free Trade Agreement Effective July 15, Boosting Bilateral Trade

    India‑UK free‑trade pact takes effect 15 July 2026, aiming to double trade, cut tariffs on many sectors, boost UK GDP £4.8 bn and India GDP £5.1 bn, and resolve steel safeguard issues.

19. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    India-UK Trade Pact Focuses on Technology and Research Collaboration

    India and the UK aim to deepen their trade pact with joint tech, research and startup initiatives, planning joint labs and venture funds amid implementation challenges.

20. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    India's Chief Justice Surya Kant urges stronger ADR to boost India‑UK trade ties

    Chief Justice Surya Kant urged stronger ADR mechanisms and greater use of mediation to unlock the India‑UK FTA’s $34 billion trade potential and address procedural hurdles in international arbitration.

21. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Chief Justice Surya Kant urges transparent rosters, stronger ADR for India-UK FTA

    Chief Justice Surya Kant said the Supreme Court’s roster is automated and transparent, and urged stronger arbitration to help realise the India‑UK free‑trade pact expected to boost bilateral trade by $34 b annn

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India-UK Free Trade Deal Spurs Calls for Robust Arbitration Framework

    India and the UK hail their historic free‑trade agreement, projecting a $34 bn annual trade boost, while officials push for a robust arbitration system and expand cooperation in trade, technology, education and defence.