India-UK FTA Excludes Dairy, Oils, Apples; Zero Duty on 95% Agri Exports

FTA removes duties up to 70% on processed foods, benefiting 99.7% of tariff lines

- TDG NETWORK

India has protected the interest of domestic farmers by excluding dairy products, edible oils and apples in the free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK while securing zero duties on 95 per cent of agriculture and processed food items.

No tariff concession has been allowed on oats as well in the FTA, which was signed on Thursday.

On the other hand, Indian staples like turmeric, pepper, cardamom; processed goods like mango pulp, pickles, and pulses; and marine products such as shrimp and tuna will enjoy duty-free access in the UK market, boosting India's agri exports by 20 per cent over the next three years.