📰 India–UK Trade Deal Boosts Scotch, Jobs & Strategic Ties 🤝
- MediaFx
- Oct 9
- 1 min read
TL;DR:PM Keir Starmer’s India visit sealed a landmark India–UK trade deal cutting whisky import tariffs and unlocking £1 billion in Scotch exports. 🇮🇳🇬🇧 The pact doubles down on trade, defence, and tech cooperation — marking a new era in bilateral relations.
Highlights
Scotch tariffs cut from 150% → 75%, set to reach 40% in 10 years.
UK GDP to rise by £4.8 billion annually; India gains tariff relief on textiles, food, and footwear.
£1.3 billion new Indian investments in the UK — creating 7,000 jobs.
Key Indian investors: TVS Motors, Cyient, Mastek (AI, EVs, semiconductors).
Defence & Tech: £350M missile deal, AI & 6G research centres, joint critical-minerals initiative.
Big Picture
UK’s largest post-Brexit trade pact; India’s entry into global high-tech and sustainable supply chains. 🌏
Boosts Scotland’s whisky exports and strengthens India’s manufacturing access to the UK.
MediaFx Take
The CETA pact blends whisky with strategy — proving modern diplomacy is as much about economics as alliances. 🏛️ India gains tech and investment; the UK regains relevance.
