Britain and India signed a landmark free trade agreement on Thursday during a visit to the UK by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sealing a deal to cut tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky and cars and allow more market access for businesses.

The agreement promises duty-free access to UK markets for several sectors that form the backbone of Punjab’s economy, including textiles, cycle parts, auto components, sports goods, and agribusiness.

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July 24 (UPI) -- Britain and India agreed to a free trade agreement between their two nations Thursday.

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Speaking at an event in New York, Panagariya said the trade agreement between India and the US can bring a major breakthrough for the country's global investment scenario.

Indian exports are set to benefit from duty elimination on about 99 percent of the tariff lines, covering almost 100 percent of the trade value, especially aiding labour-intensive shipments of textiles,