Department for Business and Trade officials are holding a roundtable discussion on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. We have offered to host, and the roundtable will take place at the BRC office, 22 Tower Street, London, WC2H 9NS.
If you'd like to attend, please contact tom.mccarthy@brc.org.uk and I'll add you to the attendee list.
This roundtable will provide businesses with a practical, policy-to-practice overview of what the FTA means for the retail and luxury sectors and how companies can take advantage of it.
The event will bring together senior UK and Indian officials including the FTAs Negotiators, industry leaders, and UK exporters in the retail sector to explore:
- Key outcomes of the UK–India FTA for retail
- Practical guidance on tariffs, rules of origin and market access
- Insights into the Indian retail market, consumer trends and growth regions
- How businesses can engage, export and invest with confidence
The session will combine expert presentations with interactive discussion and networking, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with policymakers and peers.
Agenda
- Welcome and (India) regional context
- Overview of the UK–India FTA and negotiated outcomes
- Discussion and Q&A with policymakers and industry
- Closing remarks
- Networking with officials and businesses
