<h1>UK-India free trade deal aims to double bilateral trade by 2030, cuts average UK export tariffs from 15% to 3%</h1> The UK and India have signed a free trade agreement intended to expand market access, cut tariffs and double bilateral trade by 2030. The UK prime minister, on an official visit with a large business delegation, described the deal as a launchpad for growth; the agreement reduces India's average tariff on UK exports from 15% to 3% and phases down specific duties (notably halving whisky tariffs initially and further lowering them over ten years). Officials say the pact opens prioritized access for UK firms and aims to accelerate trade, jobs and investment once the deal enters into force.