India, UK trade pact does not mandate patent term extensions or data exclusivity

The India-UK free trade agreement safeguards the domestic generic drug industry. It avoids patent term extensions and data exclusivity. This prevents evergreening of patents. Indian patent law remains protected. The agreement, signed on July 24, will be effective in a year. India previously rejected similar demands from EFTA. The move ensures affordable medicines.

The India-UK free trade agreement safeguards the interests of the Indian generic drugs industry. It does not allow patent extensions or data exclusivity. Indian patent laws remain protected. India will provide duty concessions on specific British agricultural products. Sensitive items like apples are excluded. Indian farmers will gain access to the UK market.

The recently signed India-UK FTA is a golden opportunity from India’s perspective, Sanjay Nayar, President of ASSOCHAM and Founder-Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund said, asserting that the private sector has to really now step up with the government having done most of the heavy lifting.

The Finance Ministry expresses worry about United States tariff policies. These policies might hurt India’s trade in the future. The US economy saw a contraction. This raises concerns about global demand. Indian exports could face challenges. Slow credit growth and weak investment may also limit India’s economic growth. Uncertainty about US tariffs could impact India’s […]

In the next 20 days, the government will conduct approximately 1,000 outreach programs nationwide to educate industry and states about the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed on July 24. This initiative aims to ensure the agreement’s effective implementation and maximize its advantages, with sector-specific programs and state visits planned.

India is being careful in trade discussions with the United States. This follows issues in America’s recent agreement with Japan. Challenges also persist in deals announced with Indonesia and Vietnam. Piyush Goyal mentioned advanced negotiations with the US and Oman. A US team will visit India in August for further talks. India prioritizes national interest […]

The UK and India’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed on July 24, will allow UK companies to offer services like telecom and construction in India without needing a local presence. British firms will receive the same treatment as Indian companies. India’s services exports to the UK are USD 19.8 billion, while imports are […]

India and the US are in trade talks. Piyush Goyal says India wants a fair deal. The goal is a trade agreement by October-November 2025. American negotiators will visit India in August. India recently signed a trade agreement with the UK. Goyal criticized past trade policies. India is also working on deals with other countries.

India is advised to exercise caution in its trade negotiations with the US, learning from the experiences of Vietnam and Japan. GTRI emphasizes the importance of a jointly issued written statement to avoid misinterpretations of the final agreement terms. A recent discrepancy between President Trump’s claims and Japan’s official summary of a trade deal highlights […]

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the UK trade agreement as a “gold standard” for future pacts, emphasising India’s protection of sensitive sectors like dairy and agriculture. Negotiations with the US are progressing rapidly, with India prioritising labor-intensive exports and safeguarding its interests. Goyal contrasted this approach with previous agreements, highlighting the focus on […]