In one of the biggest trade deals of modern times. The UK signed a trade deal with India on 24 July 2025, this came into force on 15 July 2026.

Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia was presented with a package of the British goods that will benefit from reduced tariffs, at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai on 15 July 2026.

UK/India trade was worth £48 billion in 2025. And now consumers can enjoy cheaper, quicker, and easier access to the best of British and Indian products and services across both countries.

From now on, 99% of Indian goods entering the UK and 90% of UK goods entering India will either be duty free or reduced tariffs.

Businesses exporting to India will benefit from simpler customs and digital processes, making exporting easier by being cheaper and quicker to trade between the markets.

• For UK exporters: India has removed or reduced tariffs on 90% of its tariff lines for UK products; 64% of products will become duty-free immediately, covering about £1.9 billion of current UK exports. Over time, 85% of products will become duty-free.
• For Indian exporters: duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports to the UK.
• For consumers: wider choice and better access to goods, services and innovation from both markets.
• For supply chains: simpler processes and stronger economic links between two complementary economies.

In retail, tariffs of 10% to 20% on UK beauty and cosmetics exports will be removed or reduced, as will tariffs on sports equipment, making these British products more competitive and accessible in India. Faster trading will be supported through practical measures in the FTA including simplified customs procedures and no mandatory requirement to use a customs broker.

Both countries have agreed to release goods as rapidly as possible, endeavouring to do so within 48 hours, prioritising perishable products, whilst ensuring customs procedures are easily accessible online. It will also support electronic contracts and transactions through new digital agreements. Equally, this deal will reduce trade barriers further to give India’s SMEs greater access to the UK’s market.

To access preferential tariff rates, UK businesses must complete a one-time registration with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) through the Origin Registration portal, register here  as soon as possible.

More information of the deal and what it means on the Business Gov.UK website  here

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