India-UK FTA opens door to 3.78 lakh British car imports at cut duties over 15 years

The bilateral trade pact carves out a 15-year quota allowing 3.78 lakh UK-made vehicles into India at concessional tariffs, reshaping premium auto retail dynamics. JLR, Bentley and Aston Martin gain runway, while domestic EV makers retain protection in the mass-market segment.

— Source publishedThu, 18 Jun, 2026, 07:11 IST·First seen Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 07:17 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

India-UK FTA · India-UK trade pact permits 3.78 lakh British car imports at lower duty over 15 years, expanding access to India's premium auto retail segment

Key facts

  • 3.78 lakh cars
  • 15 years

Why this matters

The 15-year quota creates a window to lock in UK OEM dealership rights, JV structures or import-distribution tie-ups before competitors crowd the premium import channel.

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