Online event
Exporting Goods to India – Introduction to the UK-India FTA
Monday 03 November at 1:00PM
Get a clear overview of the key goods benefits in the UK‑India FTA—what’s changing and how this will create opportunities for UK exporters. This session will additionally feature opening remarks from Kate Thornley, UK Chief Negotiator, and a further information from DBT’s Export Support Service colleagues in India.
What you’ll learn
- Raise awareness of the FTA among UK businesses and clarify the timelines for ratification.
- Guided overview of largest goods wins and practical implications for UK manufacturers and suppliers
- Support understanding the provisions of the FTA and how they can make it easier for SMEs to export goods to India.
- Signpost business support available to UK exporters.
Speaker
Alex Green India Country Lead, FTA Utilisation Team. DBT
Description
As part of International Trade Week, this session provides an accessible overview of the UK‑India FTA for goods exporters. We’ll set out how businesses can use the agreement to be more competitive, walk through the core rules‑of‑origin concepts and highlight improvements on technical barriers to trade and customs that can smooth trade in practice.
The session opens with a scene‑setter from Chief Negotiator for UK-India FTA Kate Thornley and concludes with guidance from DBT’s Export Support Service colleagues in India on where to go next for practical, on‑the‑ground support.