<h1>UK and India sign major free trade deal removing tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and easing UK product access</h1> The UK and India formalized a free trade agreement after three years of negotiations, eliminating tariffs on approximately 99 percent of Indian exports and facilitating easier market access for British products such as whisky and cars. This agreement, the largest UK trade deal post-Brexit, aims to enhance bilateral trade across all sectors. Additionally, the two countries signed a double contribution convention exempting employers of Indian workers from UK social security contributions. The leaders also announced a joint 'UK-India Vision 2035' to deepen their partnership.