There appears to be a mixture of reactions in the British automotive industry to the trade deal struck this week between the UK and India, though there is a general consensus that the deal opens up more opportunities for UK companies in the world’s third largest automotive market.

Federal minister Piyush Goyal seems optimistic about India finalising a trade deal with US before the 1 August deadline.

The landmark agreement between the two countries aims to reduce tariffs on a range of goods including textiles, whisky and cars, while improving market access for businesses on both sides.

News18, Doraiswami said initially Starmer was to visit India in the third week of July, however, the plan changed after the 51st G7 Summit at Kananaskis, Canada

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal says for strategically important products, especially those where domestic capacity is being built under Make in India, PLI, concessions in FTA are provided over periods of five,

Experts and industry leaders have praised the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, signed on Thursday, calling it a transformative step in India's global economic integration. From auto and technology to trade and taxation,

India's new trade deal with the UK lacks carbon tax exemptions. This could hurt Indian exports like steel and aluminium starting 2027. The UK will imp