8 items that got cheaper in India after UK FTA Agreement

Hitesh Rattan

Scotch Whisky

British Scotch whisky was slashed by half from 150% to 75% and will be slashed again to 40% in 10 years, making traditional UK brands significantly cheaper in India.

Scotch whisky

Electric Cars

British-made electric cars such as Jaguar Land Rover have lowered customs duty from 110% to 10% under a specified import quota, paving the way for sophisticated EVs.

British-made electric cars

Cosmetics and Beauty Products

Indian customers have more choices now with affordable UK cosmetic and personal care products becoming more competitively priced after tariffs were reduced.

Personal care products

Chocolates and beverages

Traditional British chocolates and confectioneries are now cheaper because of major tariff reductions.

Popular British soft drinks will cost less, with reduced tariffs making them more affordable.

British chocolates

Vehicles

Customs duties on British luxury and premium cars like Bentley and Rolls-Royce come crashing down, making them more affordable to Indian consumers.

British luxury cars

Biscuits

Classic British biscuit brands are easier on the pocket due to the reduction in import duty under the FTA.

British biscuits

Aerospace Components

Tariffs on aviation and engineering products up to 11% have been eliminated, lowering Indian industry costs of doing business in aviation and engineering.

Aviation products

Salmon and Lamb

Import tariffs on quality British lamb and salmon have decreased substantially, which makes these two luxuries readily accessible in Indian markets.

British lamb and salmon