Trade watchers are optimistic: the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, inked last summer, could go live as early as April upon UK Parliament’s stamp. A high-ranking source disclosed that proceedings in both parliamentary chambers are underway, fast-tracking this pivotal pact.
Zero duties on 99 percent of Indian exports to Britain will propel sectors from textiles and seafood to leather products, footwear, sports gear, playthings, diamond-jewelry trade, engineering exports, vehicle components, power units, and specialty chemicals.
New Delhi prioritized dismantling non-tariff obstacles for seamless merchandise and service movement, blocking discriminatory practices. PMs Modi and Starmer’s May dialogue paved the way for this balanced deal.
An accompanying double contribution convention bolsters protections for Indian workforce in the UK. Meanwhile, service industries—IT hubs, banking, advisory firms, enterprise services, and universities—brace for expansion.
Far beyond numbers, this FTA symbolizes renewed vigor in India-UK relations, spurring investment, skills exchange, and mutual growth in a dynamic global economy.