India-UK CETA goes live July 15: Scotch duty crashes 150% to 40%, textiles win UK duty-free access
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect July 15, 2026 after resolving a steel quota deadlock. Scotch whisky tariffs collapse from 150% to 40%, auto duties drop to 10%, and 99% of tariff lines go duty-free. Indian textiles, leather, footwear and gems gain UK access; bilateral trade target £25.5B with £400M first-year savings.
India-UK CETA takes effect July 15 after steel quota breakthrough. Indian textiles, leather, footwear, gems & jewellery gain UK duty-free access; Scotch whisky duties drop 150% to 40% and auto tariffs to 10%, benefiting Indian spirits bottlers and importers.