From 15 July 2026, businesses will be able to trade under the terms of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the government has confirmed.
The agreement is expected to increase UK GDP by £4.8 billion, raise real wages by £2.2 billion, and boost UK-India bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually in the long term.
Under the FTA, the UK will reduce tariffs on a range of Indian imports, including clothing and footwear.
UKFT was in close dialogue with the UK Government during the negotiation of the FTA. For further details about the specifics of the agreement such as Rules of Origin, members please contact info@ukft.org
UKFT will publish updated guidance on the implications for UK exports and imports of fashion and textiles in due course.
Businesses planning on exporting under the UK-India FTA can find information on how to get ready here.
Businesses interested in attending the UK-India Roadshow over the next wewek can register for events here.
