UK govt’s top official to visit India on 2 June:Both parties to sit for talks, aimed to fast-track free trade deal implementation

UK Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is scheduled to visit New Delhi on 2 June 2026 to hold discussions with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on bringing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as quickly as possible, according to the British High Commission. According to the UK government, bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom is already worth £48 billion annually. The proposed Free Trade Agreement is expected to further strengthen economic ties by liberalising 99 per cent of UK tariffs and 90 per cent of Indian tariffs. The British government said the agreement will help make exports and trade between the two countries cheaper, quicker and easier for businesses and consumers from the first day of implementation. I’m here in New Delhi to progress implementing this win-win agreement, which is worth billions to our economies. I look forward to working with Piyush Goyal to make sure everybody can start to feel the benefits as soon as possible. -UK Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle
India-UK FTA: Key Points Indian citizens to gain access to best British products The UK said Indian consumers would benefit from improved access to the best British products — from soft drinks and cosmetics to cars and medical devices — as average tariffs would drop from 15% to 3% after the FTA kicks in. The deal is expected to make it easier for British firms to export whisky, cars and other products into India. India-UK trade deal details: UK cars, clothes, and footwear will become cheaper in India. Trade Terms What Will Become Cheaper in India? The average tariff on UK imports will reduce from 15% to 3%. 85% of goods will become completely tariff-free within 10 years. Here’s what will become cheaper: 1. Whisky and Gin 2. Luxury Cars 3. Food and Beverages: Reduced tariffs on: 4. Cosmetics and Medical Devices: Tariff reduction from 15% to 3% on: Indian products to which UK has agreed to give zero duty access in the Britain market: Agri Products: ————————————————- Processed foods —————————————————- Plantation Sector: Marine Products: Import Duty reduced from 4.2%-8.5% to 0% ——————————————————————————————————– Textiles: ———————————————– Electronics and Software (ESC): ————————————————- Pharma: ——————————————— Plastics: ———————————————- Sports goods/toys: ——————————————— Others: British commodities on which India refused to reduce tariffs: Background: India and the United Kingdom formally signed their landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA)–officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)–on July 24 last year.