India's trade deal with Britain is a sign of New Delhi's new gradual shift to opening up its markets while shielding crucial sectors from competition and could be its template for future agreements, government officials and analysts said on Friday.

The prime ministers of Britain and India have sealed a major trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on products like Scotch whisky and Indian spices.

The signing of the UK-India trade deal keeps the UK's food standards in place and protects our most sensitive farming sectors. However, the NFU warns government that the growing access from multiple deals “cannot be overlooked.