From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers
The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?
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"I'm expecting our exports to the UK to now grow in double digits."
— Dipali Goenka , Executive
"If you look at just home textiles, Pakistan's share of UK exports are at around 55%, whereas India's is just 6-7%. That's the gap we can finally cover."
— Dipali Goenka , Executive
"The reduction of customs duties on Scotch whisky from 150% to 75% immediately and then gradually to 40% over 10 years is a real shift, not a small tweak."
— Avneet Singh , Executive
"The focus has been on getting the operational side ready."
— Avneet Singh , Executive
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The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?
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