New Delhi, May 8 -- The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) announced on Wednesday that the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to double India's ready-made garment exports to the UK within the next three years.

AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri characterised the agreement as particularly significant given the challenging global trade environment, which has been adversely affected by demand contraction in major economies, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, American reciprocal tariff measures, and tensions with China.

"This deal has come as a boon, removing the immediate tariff disadvantage of 9.6 percent and making us competitive in the UK market," Sekhri stated.

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