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United Kingdom
India-United Kingdom trade corridor: $21.0B bilateral trade, $16.6B FDI into India.
$21.0B
Trade with India
+12.4% YoY
$3.34T
GDP
Nominal
$16.6B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$5.5B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to United Kingdom
- Textiles and apparel
- Auto components
- Pharmaceuticals
Top imports from United Kingdom
- Electronic components
- Chemicals
- Plastics
Trade corridor with India
2025: $21.0B · 5-yr CAGR 14.0%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest United Kingdom stories
Trade3h ago7 min read
India-United Kingdom bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI6h ago3 min read
United Kingdom investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy9h ago4 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-United Kingdom goods notified
Technology12h ago5 min read
India and United Kingdom deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 6% to 4% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 2 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-United Kingdom Business Forum
Mar 2027 · New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to United Kingdom
Nov 2026 · United Kingdom
Buyer meet
United Kingdom buyers-sellers meet
Dec 2026 · Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Feb 2027 · Virtual
Opportunity sectors
🧪S10Chemicals & Fertilizers & Minerals12% projected demand growth🗄️S15Data Centres & Cloud Infrastructure10% projected demand growth🌐S20Earth Sciences9% projected demand growth🌱S25Fertilizers8% projected demand growth🥫S30Food Processing Industries8% projected demand growth📺S35Information and Broadcasting8% projected demand growth