The India-UK free trade agreement will come into force on July 15, 2026, more than a year after the two countries finalized the deal. The implementation date was confirmed in June, with both governments saying the pact is now set to begin after concerns around the UK’s steel policy were resolved.
Under the agreement, 99% of Indian exports will enter the UK duty-free, while tariffs on a range of British goods will be reduced. The pact is expected to affect sectors including textiles, footwear, marine products, engineering goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and gems and jewellery.
The deal also includes changes for workers on temporary assignments. According to the UK and Indian governments, workers will not have to make social security contributions in both countries for a defined period, and the exemption period under the Double Contribution Convention has been extended.
Officials on both sides have described the pact as a major step in bilateral trade relations. The UK government says the agreement will improve confidence for businesses trading and investing across the two economies.
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