UK-India Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

There remain important issues that will require resolution and ongoing monitoring if the full benefits of the Agreement are to be realised. The Committee heard that the key bulk whisky tariff line has not been liberalised to the same extent as the Scotch-specific tariff codes. The automotive sector will also require support to make effective use of tariff rate quotas, and consideration should be given to the introduction of core food production standards. (Conclusion, Paragraph 51)

There remain important issues that will require resolution and ongoing monitoring if the full benefits of the Agreement are to be realised. The Committee heard that the key bulk whisky tariff line has not been liberalised to the same extent …

The Government should identify sectors where mutual recognition of professional qualifications would benefit both parties and use the Professional Services Working Group to seek progress within twelve months of the Agreement taking effect. It should set out how it intends to progress priority arrangements within the timetable established by the Agreement. (Recommendation, Paragraph 59) Intellectual property protection

The Government should identify sectors where mutual recognition of professional qualifications would benefit both parties and use the Professional Services Working Group to seek progress within twelve months of the Agreement taking effect. It should set out how it intends …

The Government should use the Working Group on Intellectual Property to pursue further progress with India in areas of mutual benefit and UK strategic importance, including in sectors identified in the Industrial Strategy. This should include continued dialogue on issues raised by industry, such as regulatory data protection, patentability and enforcement, while recognising the constraints on legislative change. (Recommendation, Paragraph 65) 76 Business mobility

The Government should use the Working Group on Intellectual Property to pursue further progress with India in areas of mutual benefit and UK strategic importance, including in sectors identified in the Industrial Strategy. This should include continued dialogue on issues …

Concerns about remaining barriers to trade undermining UK exports to India despite the Agreement are well-founded. The Government should publish utilisation data for tariff preferences under the Agreement, consistent with its approach for other UK free trade agreements, and report regularly to Parliament on uptake. In doing so, it should explain where utilisation is lower than expected, including where this reflects the complexity or restrictiveness of rules of origin under this Agreement. (R...

Concerns about remaining barriers to trade undermining UK exports to India despite the Agreement are well-founded. The Government should publish utilisation data for tariff preferences under the Agreement, consistent with its approach for other UK free trade agreements, and report …

The Committee notes that UK businesses face significant non-tariff barriers in the Indian market, including regulatory complexity, inconsistent implementation, limited transparency and state-level frictions, as well as specific barriers such as export health certification requirements and India’s expanding use of Quality Control Orders. The Committee would like to see these barriers reduced and this will be most effectively done by using the new mechanisms established. This will require adequ...

The Committee notes that UK businesses face significant non-tariff barriers in the Indian market, including regulatory complexity, inconsistent implementation, limited transparency and state-level frictions, as well as specific barriers such as export health certification requirements and India’s ex

To address non-tariff barriers, the Government should open structured, sector-focused discussions with India to reduce the most trade-distorting barriers identified by industry, using the Sub-Committee on Standards, Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment. The Government should clearly identify priority issues and set out a timetable for their resolution and protect the appropriate resourcing of Foreign Office and Department for Business and Trade staff for deal implementation. (Recom...

To address non-tariff barriers, the Government should open structured, sector-focused discussions with India to reduce the most trade-distorting barriers identified by industry, using the Sub-Committee on Standards, Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment. The Government should clearly ident

Letter from the Minister of State for Trade relating to the Ratification Plan for the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, 14 October 2025

Why linked: Minister of State's letter to the IAC on the Ratification Plan for the UK-India FTA (October 2025).

Direction: to_committee

Letter from the Secretary of State relating to the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, 23 July 2025

Why linked: Secretary of State's letter on the UK-India FTA, 23 July 2025 — day before signature.

Direction: to_committee

Letter from the Minister for Trade Policy relating to the thirteenth round of UK-India FTA negotiations, 18 December 2023

Why linked: Greg Hands' letter to the BTC on Round 13 of UK-India FTA negotiations (Dec 2023).

Direction: to_committee

We welcome the recent actions taken to enhance UK–India defence cooperation through the 2030 UK-India Roadmap. This relationship is critical not only because of the breadth and depth of our existing and potential cooperation, but also due to India’s unique position as a peer to China (in economic terms), whilst also bordering China, and its non-aligned status. The UK must be a reliable partner to India and continue co-operation on defence initiatives and capability building. The Government sh...

We welcome the recent actions taken to enhance UK–India defence cooperation through the 2030 UK-India Roadmap. This relationship is critical not only because of the breadth and depth of our existing and potential cooperation, but also due to India’s unique …

Letter from the Secretary of State relating to UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations, 1 September 2023

Why linked: SoS letter to committees on UK-India FTA negotiations (Sept 2023).

Direction: to_committee

We recommend that as well as taking full advantage of the UK’s recently acquired status as a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN, the UK should begin negotiations for an FTA with ASEAN, and concentrate equally on building bilateral relationships with ASEAN members based upon cooperation on those countries’ development objectives and UK expertise and experience in such areas as maritime security, finance, environmentally- friendly agriculture and technology.

We recommend that as well as taking full advantage of the UK’s recently acquired status as a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN, the UK should begin negotiations for an FTA with ASEAN, and concentrate equally on building bilateral relationships with ASEAN …

Letter from the Minister for International Trade relating to UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations, 20 June 2023

Why linked: Minister for International Trade letter on UK-India FTA negotiations (June 2023).

Direction: to_committee

Letter from the Secretary of State relating to UK-India Free Trade Agreement, 11 May 2023

Why linked: SoS letter on the UK-India FTA (May 2023).

Direction: to_committee

The TAC must include at least one member who understands and has direct experience of the agricultural and regulatory landscape of Wales.

Why linked: IAC / TAC scrutiny material from 2021 on UK-India FTA agricultural and regulatory landscape.

The TAC must include at least one member who understands and has direct experience of the agricultural and regulatory landscape of Wales. Type: conclusion | Number: 7 | Paragraph: 32 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The TAC’s role will …