India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued Public Notice No. 39/2026-27 on November 6, opening applications for the 2027 tariff rate quota (TRQ) under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The quota is divided into three passenger vehicle categories: 6,000 units for engine capacities not exceeding 1,500cc, 6,000 units for mid-range capacities (petrol 1,501–3,000cc / diesel 1,501–2,500cc), and 12,500 units for large-displacement vehicles (petrol >3,000cc / diesel >2,500cc), totaling 24,500 passenger vehicles. An additional 2,750 units are allocated for goods vehicles (excluding electric and hydrogen vehicles), bringing the total to 27,250 units. Applications close on November 21, 2026.
India-UK CETA Automobile Quota Breakdown: 12,500 Units for Large Displacement Vehicles
India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued Public Notice No. 39/2026-27 on November 6, opening applications for the 2027 tariff rate quota (TRQ) under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The quota is divided into three passenger vehicle categories: 6,000 units for engine capacities not exceeding 1,500cc, 6,000 units for mid-range capacities (petrol 1,501–3,000cc / diesel 1,501–2,500cc), and 12,500 units for large-displacement vehicles (petrol >3,000cc / diesel >2,500cc), totaling 24,500 passenger vehicles. An additional 2,750 units are allocated for goods vehicles (excluding electric and hydrogen vehicles), bringing the total to 27,250 units. Applications close on November 21, 2026.
