UK and Europe–India infrastructure desk
Three trade agreements are reshaping access to India: the India–UK agreement in force since July 2026, the EFTA agreement in force since October 2025, and the India–EU agreement concluded in January 2026. We help British and European firms turn better market access into partners and projects.
Talk to a partner- £48.4bnUK–India trade in the year to Q1 2026Sep 2026 · assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- US$100bnEFTA investment commitment into India over 15 yearsOct 2025 · efta.int
- 96.6%of EU goods by value to see tariffs cut or removed under the India–EU dealJun 2026 · esmmagazine.com
UK and Europe and India today
United Kingdom
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force on 15 July 2026. India has opened 89.5% of its tariff lines, covering 91% of UK exports, many in phases, and the agreement includes a public procurement chapter. 794 UK-owned companies operate in India, and British International Investment has launched a US$300 million renewables platform with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
Sources: chambers.com, ianslive.in, renewablewatch.in
European Union
Negotiations on the India–EU free trade agreement concluded on 27 January 2026, and legal review was reported complete in August. Signing was expected in December 2026, with entry into force in 2027 after EU and Indian approvals. The EU is already India’s largest trading partner in goods.
Sources: businesstoday.in, timesofoman.com, india-briefing.com
Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement has been in force since 1 October 2025, with a commitment of US$100 billion of EFTA investment over 15 years and a dedicated India-EFTA investment desk.
Sources: efta.int, india-briefing.com
Status checked 28 October 2026. The India–EU agreement was not yet signed or in force on that date; check the current position before relying on its terms.
Sources: india-briefing.com
How the UK and Europe desk helps
Market entry
Which Indian states, buyers and tenders fit what your UK and European company sells, and what it takes to qualify.
Learn morePartner search
A checked shortlist of Indian partners, meetings set up and joined, and support agreeing terms.
Learn moreApprovals
Company set-up, registrations and tender eligibility, alongside your lawyers and tax advisers.
Learn moreProjects and finance
PPP and lender-funded projects, from feasibility to bid and financial close.
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Where UK and European firms are finding work
- Renewables and grids
- Engineering and design consultancy
- Water and environmental services
- Urban transport
Useful organisations
UK India Business Council
Sector advisers including infrastructure.
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