India-UK FTA Waives Duties on Farm and Marine Exports

26 Jul 2025 CW Team

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the signing of the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a major milestone in global trade and a proud moment for every Indian.

In a post on the social platform X, Shah stated that the FTA exemplifies Modi’s people-centric trade diplomacy. The agreement waives duties on 95 per cent of India’s agricultural exports and provides zero-duty access for 99 per cent of marine products, significantly benefiting farmers and fishers.

He added that the treaty reinforces the Make in India initiative by opening broader international markets for Indian artisans, weavers, and manufacturers in sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, gems and jewellery, and toys. According to Shah, the FTA boosts the global competitiveness of India’s traditional industries and elevates local products to international platforms.

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