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The UK-India FTA: A new era of trade

July 15, 2026

14:00 - 15:00

Zoom | Teams | Online

Business Academy

The UK–India Free Trade Agreement takes effect on 15 July. Join this webinar to understand the key changes, opportunities and benefits for UK businesses.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the key provisions of the UK–India FTA and what they mean for businesses trading with India.
  • Know what goods exporters need to do to benefit from tariff reductions, including registering for HMRC's UK–India Rules of Origin Authentication Portal to claim preferential tariff treatment under the FTA.
  • Learn the practical steps businesses can take to benefit from the FTA from day one, including where to access policy and sector guides, DBT support and further resources.

Description

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enters into force on 15 July 2026.

Join the Department for Business and Trade for a special webinar marking this milestone and hear the key highlights of the agreement for UK businesses. Whether you export goods or services, this session will provide an overview of the opportunities created by the FTA, the practical changes that may affect your business, and the steps you can take to make the most of the agreement from day one.

Speakers
Rachel Spiegelhalter
Deputy Lead - India and GCC, Department for Business and Trade

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