Price Reductions and More Choice: How the UK-India FTA Benefits Consumers

2025/06/01, 18:44
Indian consumers will gain access to cheaper British goods, including whisky, cars, and medical equipment, thanks to a 90% reduction in import duties.

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India will reduce tariffs on 90% of British goods, making them more affordable. Duties on Scotch whisky will drop from 150% to 40%, while those on luxury cars (Rolls-Royce, Bentley) will decrease from 100% to 10%. Prices for gin, cosmetics, chocolate, and medical devices will also become cheaper.

Key Benefits:

  • Lower prices: whisky, cars, cosmetics.
  • More choice: food, beverages, medical equipment.
  • Improved quality: cars, electronics.
  • Access to technology: engineering, green tech.
  • Economic growth: new jobs and investments.

Bottom line: Indian consumers will benefit from cheaper imported goods, better quality, and economic growth.

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