The UK-India FTA has now Entered Into Force

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), also known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), entered into force on 15 July 2026.  It is designed to make trade between the UK and India cheaper, faster and easier by reducing tariffs, improving market access, and cutting barriers to trade.

To help businesses understand and utilise the opportunities the agreement presents, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has developed a range of guides, tools, and support resources.  This includes policy and sector-specific guides, such as the Consumer and Retail Exports to India Guide, designed to help businesses understand what the agreement means for them, identify potential opportunities, and navigate the practical steps required to access FTA benefits.  

Please note that in order to claim preferencial tariff, UK producers or exporters must register with HMRC before completing origin declarations for exports to India.  If an exporter is not registered with HMRC, origin declarations will be rejected and the Indian importer will not be able to claim preferential tariff rates.  Please refer to the HMRC portal page and the Rules of Origin guide for more information.

Businesses experiencing market access barriers or implementation issues in India are encouraged to report issues via the Report a Trade Barrier service.

All guides are available via the India market page on the UK Government's website.