India-UK trade deal: Customs duty to be waived on auto parts

The ‘Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement’ (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK) is coming into effect from 15 July 2026. The agreement will give the Indian auto component industry a huge advantage in the UK market, as the import duty tariff there, which is as high as 18 percent, will now be zero. This will increase the global competitiveness of Indian companies.

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Besides, movement of engineering and technology professionals will be facilitated between the two countries. Under the new ‘Social Security Agreement (DCC), Indian employees moving to the UK for temporary work have been exempted from paying double social security contributions for 5 years. It will benefit over 75,000 Indian professionals and over 900 companies.

‘Mini”s new innings in India: attempt to capture the market with the ‘Countryman’ SUV

BMW Group’s iconic British car brand MINI is all set to change its limited image to become a mainstream luxury brand in India. The company has launched its new ‘MINI Countryman’, a large and practical SUV in India. This change has been made keeping in mind the Indian consumer’s preference for larger cars.

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As around 50% of the car is localized at the Chennai plant, the car has been priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom) with reduced import duty. Mini plans to expand its network from 11 to 21 outlets by the end of 2026, including cities like Jaipur, Lucknow and Ranchi. The company intends to double its sales target by 2026 through this strategy.