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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicIndia UK FTA

Topic: India UK FTA

UK FTA means cheaper Rolls-Royce, Bentley. Though it matters little to India’s auto market

Unlike India-UK FTA, the India–EU FTA could be a different kettle of fish. Because the European Union is still an automotive manufacturing powerhouse.

India-UK FTA: Tariffs on cars, alcohol, high-tech sectors cut by Delhi for more market access & mobility

FTA, India’s first bilateral trade deal with a Western nation, will see tariffs on whisky-gin from UK halved to 75 percent. Automobile tariffs will be cut to 10 percent with a quota.

India-UK ties have underperformed. Britain must do more to build strategic trust

EAM Jaishankar is on a tour of the UK and Ireland, where he will give momentum to a £41 billion trade partnership. Despite the progress, skepticism lingers in India-UK relations.

Newly appointed UK foreign secretary David Lammy set to make two-day visit to India this week

While no big announcements are expected, the significance of the visit lies in its timing — it comes within 20 days of Lammy assuming office.

Defence ties, FTA, graduate visas — UK India Business Council’s recommendations for next British govt

UK-India Partnership on AI, semiconductors & quantum computing also among 10 recommendations set out by the strategic advisory and policy advocacy organisation Thursday.

‘Balancing act’ in India-UK ties, ‘key allies’ Adani, Ambani & ‘Hindu Vatican’ project

Spotlight on need for labour & education reforms, BJP's Ayodhya plans & China's probe into Indian imports of pesticide cypermethrin.

‘Sensitive’ issues remain in India-UK FTA talks, as polls in both countries ‘begin to influence’ deal

19 of 26 chapters in trade talks closed, but issues like informal labour, liquor tariffs & migration policies to be resolved. PM Modi & UK PM Rishi Sunak agreed to 'work at pace' towards FTA.

India pursuing FTAs not just with UK, but also EU and Canada: Sitharaman in US

Speaking in Washington, FM Nirmala Sitharaman also spoke about how World Trade Organisation must be fairer to all members & listen to opposing views.

UK mission says ‘committed’ to FTA with India after report claims trade talks held up over Khalistan issue

A consultant who is part of India-UK FTA talks says neither side has received any guidelines that trade talks have been halted on account of Khalistan issue.

On Camera

If there are many intellectuals in society, we should be nervous: PG Mavalankar

On 30 October 1979, political scientist PG Mavalankar delivered an address at the 14th AD Shroff Memorial Lecture in Bombay, outlining the roles and responsibilities of intellectuals in society.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.