UK Car Import Quota 2026: What 642 Approved Cars Means

The DGFT has approved a 642-car import quota for seven companies under the India-UK FTA. The allocation is part of the 5,000-unit quota invited for 2026, with eligible cars able to attract concessional duties under the arrangement.

642 Cars Approved

The approved allocation covers 642 cars across seven companies, which is a portion of the 5,000-unit quota invited for 2026. The information available here does not specify how many cars have been allocated to each company.

This is an import quota decision, not a vehicle launch. The approval does not by itself confirm which models will be brought to India or what their eventual retail prices will be.

How The 5,000-Unit Quota Works

The 642 approved cars form only part of the 5,000-unit quota invited for 2026. The remaining quota should not be treated as cars that have already been allocated under this approval.

• 642 cars approved
• Seven companies covered
• 5,000-unit quota invited for 2026
• Eligible imports can get concessional duties

India-UK FTA Duty Benefit

The India-UK FTA matters because eligible imports under the arrangement can receive concessional duties. However, the available information does not provide model-wise pricing or the exact duty applicable to any particular car.

For buyers looking at a UK-imported vehicle, the actual benefit will depend on whether the vehicle qualifies for the arrangement and how the applicable concessional duty affects its final price. The 642-car approval alone does not establish a showroom price.

Which Cars Are Covered?

The approval covers seven companies, but the information provided does not name their individual models or give company-wise allocations. That means the 642 cars cannot be reliably linked to specific models from this information alone.

The next details to watch are the individual company allocations, eligible models and final prices after the applicable concessional duty. Those details will show which vehicles are actually affected by the quota and what it means for buyers.

Are you considering a UK-imported car and would the FTA duty benefit affect your buying decision?