India-UK FTA takes effect: Scotch, British cars, cosmetics to get cheaper as tariffs tumble
CETA comes into force with 99% of Indian exports gaining duty-free access to Britain. Scotch whisky tariffs drop from 150% to 75% (then 40% over a decade) and car duties fall from 110% to 10%, reshaping pricing across alcohol, auto, beauty and F&B retail. IT majors and exporters also stand to gain.
India-UK CETA takes effect, cutting tariffs on Scotch whisky, premium liquor, British cars, cosmetics, perfumes, chocolate and soft drinks—directly affecting retail pricing and imports across beauty, F&B, alcohol and auto categories in India.
Why this matters
CETA's entry into force marks a structural shift in India-UK trade, lowering import costs across premium categories and opening the UK market to Indian exporters at scale.
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