24th July 2025
An historic trade deal between Britain and India is being signed in London today. The deal aims to drive jobs in high-growth sectors like aerospace, technology and advanced manufacturing – supporting engineers, technicians and supply chain workers. It comes as the two Prime Ministers meet for the signing of the landmark UK India trade deal. Analysis estimates that the UK will benefit from an eventual £4.8 billion increase to UK GDP each year.
“The sharp reduction of red tape and tariffs placed on UK exports will be celebrated by retailers. Alcohol, automotive, confectionary, and cosmetics exporters are all set to gain, with access to a significantly larger global market,” comments Matt Gregory, SVP at Infios. “This is a big opportunity. However, meeting this increased global demand and transporting goods across huge geographical distances is complex and requires a conscious effort to build supply chain agility. Using scalable, adaptable supply chain technologies is important.”
Matt Gregory, Infios
“Predictive analytics can help anticipate supply issues before they occur, while real-time inventory tracking allows retailers to stay ahead of shortages and avoid overstocking. Warehouse Management Systems can also provide retailers with a clear view of what’s in stock, where it is and when it needs replenishing, helping prevent both waste and missed sales. When integrated with Transportation Management Systems, delivery routes can be optimised, arrival schedules communicated in advance and order cycles better aligned with consumer demand. This is particularly important for complex global deliveries.”
The UK already imports £11 billion in goods from India, but liberalised tariffs on Indian goods will make it easier and cheaper to buy their best products. For businesses, this could mean potential savings when importing components and materials used in areas such as advanced manufacturing or luxury and consumer goods. The UK and India also agree to ramp up joint efforts against organised crime and illegal migration with new framework to tackle trafficking, document fraud and remove barriers to return.
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