Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:40am on 13 Aug 2025,Wednesday India Global
UK companies will now have unprecedented access to India’s $38bn government procurement market under last month’s India-UK free trade agreement. The deal allows British firms to bid for contracts in strategic sectors like transport, green energy, and infrastructure, treating them nearly on par with Indian suppliers. Goods with at least 20% UK input will qualify, opening opportunities from rural roads to IT systems. However, experts warn of hurdles, including higher pricing, delayed payments, and tough contract enforcement. Despite challenges, the move marks a major policy shift, signalling India’s willingness to open traditionally protected sectors to foreign competition. (PC: BBC)
