The UK has secured a major trade agreement with India, hailed by the government as a “landmark” deal that will significantly deepen economic ties between the two nations.

Announced Tuesday, the agreement is being described by the UK Department for Business and Trade as “the biggest and most economically significant bilateral trade deal” the country has signed since leaving the European Union.

The deal is projected to increase annual trade between the UK and India by £25.5 billion ($34.1 billion) over the long term—an estimated 60% rise from 2024 levels, according to UK government data.

India has committed to lowering tariffs on a wide range of British exports, including whisky, medical devices, advanced machinery, and lamb. Many of these levies are expected to be eliminated entirely within the next decade.

In return, the UK will reduce tariffs on Indian goods, though full details have yet to be released. The government noted that British consumers could benefit from lower prices and a greater variety of products such as clothing, footwear, and food items—including frozen prawns.

The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening UK-India relations and is expected to drive growth, investment, and innovation in both economies.

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