# UK Car Duty Cut India: Top British Cars in India to Get 90% Duty Cut

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Published: 2025-05-16  
Updated: 2025-05-16  
Author: REMYA BABU S

*UK Car Duty Cut India:* In a groundbreaking development for car enthusiasts and luxury auto buyers, India and the United Kingdom have signed a **Free Trade Agreement ([FTA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_trade_agreement))** that brings with it **a 90% reduction in import duties on British-built cars**. This is a monumental shift in the pricing landscape, especially for premium and super luxury vehicles that were earlier unaffordable to many due to import duties exceeding **100%**

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## ***UK Car Duty Cut India : UK-India FTA to Slash Car Import Duties, A Game-Changer for Luxury Auto Market***

### What Does This Mean?

Simply put, luxury cars like **Rolls Royce**, **Bentley**, **McLaren**, **Jaguar**, **Land Rover**, **Mini**, and **Aston Martin** could become significantly cheaper. With duties dropping to just 10%, these fully imported (CBU) vehicles could see price cuts worth lakhs—if not crores—of rupees.

### List of British Cars Set to Benefit from 90% Duty Cut

Here’s a list of luxury British-made cars currently available in India, which may become far more affordable soon:

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| **Brand** | **Model** | **Current Ex-Showroom Price (₹)** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **McLaren** | GT | ₹3.72 Cr |
|  | 750S | ₹5.91 Cr |
|  | Artura | ₹5.99 Cr |
| **Rolls-Royce** | Phantom | ₹9.50 Cr |
|  | Cullinan | ₹6.95 Cr |
|  | Spectre | ₹7.50 Cr |
| **Bentley** | Flying Spur | ₹5.25 Cr |
|  | Bentayga SUV | ₹4.10 Cr |
| **Aston Martin** | DB12 | ₹4.59 Cr |
|  | Vantage | ₹4.00 Cr |
|  | DB11 | ₹3.29 Cr |
|  | DBX | ₹4.63 Cr |
| **Lotus** | Emira | ₹2.34 Cr |
|  | Eletre | ₹2.25 Cr |
| **Jaguar** | F-Pace | ₹72.90 Lakh |
| **Land Rover** | Defender | ₹1.04 – ₹2.79 Cr |
|  | Discovery | ₹1.34 – ₹1.47 Cr |
|  | Discovery Sport | ₹67.90 Lakh |
|  | Range Rover | ₹2.40 – ₹4.98 Cr |
|  | Range Rover Velar | ₹87.90 Lakh |
|  | Range Rover Evoque | ₹69.50 Lakh |
|  | Range Rover Sport | ₹1.45 – ₹2.95 Cr |
| **Mini** | Cooper S / SE / Countryman | ₹44.90 – ₹55.90 Lakh |

## How Much Could Prices Drop?

While the exact post-duty prices will depend on each manufacturer’s pricing policy, experts predict potential savings of **30–40%** on fully imported models. A car like the **Rolls-Royce Cullinan**, currently priced at ₹6.95 Cr, could see price drops of ₹1–2 Cr or more.

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## British Bikes to Get Cheaper Too!

It’s not just cars—motorcycle brands like **Triumph** and **Norton**, which have local partnerships with **Bajaj Auto** and **TVS**, respectively, are also set to benefit. High-end models that are imported as CBUs could become much more accessible.

## What’s Next?

The FTA is still pending final ratification and legal text draughting. Once it passes the necessary procedures in both nations, the new duty structure could roll out **within a year**. When that happens, expect a reshuffle in India’s luxury car market—and possibly, a surge in demand for British imports.

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The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is poised to **redefine luxury car ownership in India**. If you’ve dreamt of owning a Rolls Royce or a McLaren, this may be the perfect time to start saving—because the next showroom visit might come with a much lighter price tag.

## **FAQs**

### Which British car brands are likely to get cheaper in India?

Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Bentley, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, and Mini.

### When will the 90% duty cut take effect?

The FTA is expected to come into force within the next 6–12 months after ratification.

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