India- UK FTA Will Boost Global Competitiveness Of Traditional J&K Industries: KCCI

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom as a progressive and strategic step that will deepen bilateral economic ties, create new opportunities for Indian exports, and boost the global competitiveness of traditional industries in Jammu and Kashmir.

- Observer News Service

“The Chamber has particularly commended the Government of India for its decision to exclude apples from the list of tariff concessions under the agreement. This decision, KCCI said, reflects a sensitive and informed understanding of the structural vulnerabilities of Kashmir’s horticulture sector. Apple cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir supports the livelihoods of over 3 million people and forms the backbone of the rural economy. Any abrupt exposure to international competition—particularly from heavily subsi