India-UK Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect July 15, Boosting Duty-Free Trade

India‑UK FTA will take effect on July 15, 2026, after resolving concerns over the UK’s steel policy. The pact grants 99% of Indian exports duty‑free access to the UK and reduces tariffs on British goods across textiles, footwear, marine products, engineering, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and gems/jewellery. It also extends social security exemptions for workers on temporary assignments. Officials call it a major step in bilateral trade relations, boosting business confidence.