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The UK-India Free Trade Agreement comes into force on 15 July 2026. It is the UK’s most significant bilateral trade deal since leaving the EU and should create new opportunities for manufacturers exporting to India.
What it means for manufacturers
- Lower costs: tariff reductions should make some UK exports more competitive.
- Faster movement of goods: customs commitments should support more predictable clearance.
- Simpler processes: digital procedures and single window commitments should reduce administration over time.
- Less duplication: recognition of UK conformity assessment bodies could support pre-export certification for some products.
- More flexible labelling: firms may have more scope to adapt products for the Indian market.
Further detail should link to Make UK’s quick guidance paper once available.