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India and UK to push trade boost under pact enabling 99 percent duty free exports

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Published on 1 May 2026
India and UK to push trade boost under pact enabling 99 percent duty free exports

A new tariff plan could reshape UK market access

India and the UK held a virtual meeting to accelerate trade and investment, focusing on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement inked last year. The deal is expected to expand bilateral commerce sharply by granting 99% of Indian exports duty-free access to the UK, while India will cut tariffs on a range of British goods, aiming to unlock faster growth.

  • India and the UK met virtually to boost trade and investment
  • Plans center on last year’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
  • 99 percent of Indian exports would enter the UK duty free
  • India will reduce tariffs on British products
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