India - UK FTA: opportunities for businesses

Krishna Barad
Krishna Barad
Partner - Customs and International Trade, BDO India LLP, India
Abhishek Singhania
Abhishek Singhania
Director - Customs and International Trade, BDO India LLP, India
Published 09 Jan 2022
India - UK FTA: opportunities for businesses
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India has more than 20 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in place and is negotiating FTAs with many new trade partners. One of the important ongoing negotiations is the India-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP). What opportunities do FTAs open for businesses and what could be expected from the India-UK ETP?

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