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Scotch whisky, salmon, lamb and gin on a restaurant table overlooking Mumbai

Sector note · 7 Oct 2026Whisky, gin, salmon and lamb: the CETA opens India's table to UK food and drinkIndia's whisky tariff has halved and UK salmon and lamb gain access. Distribution and pricing will decide who wins.3 min read

Sector note · 7 Oct 2026Cars, quotas and components: what the CETA means for the automotive corridorCar tariffs fall to 10% within a quota, and a two-way EV path opens. The bigger prize may be components.3 min read

Aircraft being loaded at an airport gate

Sector note · 7 Oct 2026Tariff-free from day one: the CETA's quiet win for UK aerospace and precision engineeringCertain aircraft parts and instruments entered India tariff-free on 15 July 2026, giving UK suppliers an early-mover window.3 min read

Worker inspecting indigo and saffron fabric in an Indian textile factory

Sector note · 7 Oct 2026Zero duty on Indian textiles and footwear: a new pricing edge in the UK marketUK tariffs of up to 12% on textiles and 16% on footwear have gone, putting Indian exporters on a level footing.3 min read

UK and Indian professionals reviewing engineering drawings above the London skyline

Sector note · 7 Oct 2026Services under the CETA: real openings, and a framework for moreSome services can now be supplied into India without a local entity. Wider professional access is still to be negotiated.3 min read

MEDC and UKISIF representatives holding the signed MoU

Partnership · 6 Jun 2026MEDC and UKISIF launch a strategic partnershipA new MoU links Maharashtra's leading economic think-tank with UKISIF to promote investment and trade.3 min read

A container being lifted onto a cargo ship

Trade · Jul 2026CETA in force: what changes for UK exporters to IndiaIndia has cut or removed tariffs on most UK goods. What has changed since 15 July 2026, and five steps to claim the benefit.5 min read

Welders working on a ship hull in a shipyard

Sector note · 2026India's shipbuilding push: where UK maritime expertise fitsA ₹69,725 crore national package is backing India's shipbuilding ambition. UK finance, design and services firms have a clear role.4 min read

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