India-UK CETA takes effect, slashing duties on whisky, cars and cosmetics from day one
The India-UK trade deal is live from July 15, 2026, cutting whisky duty from 150% to 75%, car duty from 110% to 10%, and halving perfume duty. 64% of tariff lines go duty-free immediately, while Indian textiles, footwear, leather and processed food gain near duty-free UK access with 99% zero-duty coverage.
India-UK trade deal in force from July 15, 2026, cutting duties on UK whisky, gin, cosmetics, cars, chocolate and soft drinks entering India, while opening near duty-free UK access for Indian textiles, footwear, leather and processed food exports.
Why this matters
This live launch confirms earlier signals on the India-UK CETA opening zero-tariff UK access for textiles, footwear and leather, now paired with lower Indian duties on whisky, cars and cosmetics.
Retail-company signals are accelerating at +792700% QoQ.