McLaren set to cut India prices by up to Rs 3.3 crore ahead of India-UK FTA

McLaren India is planning a very big price cut of up to ₹3.32 crore on its supercars. This is happening because of the upcoming India-UK Free Trade Agreement, or FTA. The prices will fall by nearly 38 percent. McLaren is the second brand after Jaguar Land Rover to pass these savings directly to Indian customers.

Here is how the prices are changing for each model. The McLaren 750S Coupe currently costs ₹7.94 crore. After the FTA, it will cost ₹4.94 crore. That is a saving of ₹3 crore. The McLaren 750S Spider currently costs ₹8.78 crore. After the FTA, it will cost ₹5.46 crore. That is a saving of ₹3.32 crore. The McLaren GTS currently costs ₹6.15 crore. After the FTA, it will cost ₹3.83 crore. That is a saving of ₹2.32 crore. These prices are ex-showroom, which means before registration and insurance.

But there is one important exception. The McLaren Artura is a hybrid supercar. It will see no price change. It will stay at ₹5.10 crore. Why? Because hybrid models are not included in the lower tax benefits for the first five years of the trade agreement. So only non-hybrid cars get cheaper.

Now let us understand why the tax change matters. Right now, when a fully imported car costs more than $40,000, it faces a very high tax of 110 percent. This includes basic customs duty and other cesses. But under the new FTA, customs duty on British petrol cars above 3000cc will drop to 30 percent in the first year. By the fifth year, it will drop further to just 10 percent. Both the 750S and GTS use a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. So they fit perfectly into this tax relief category.

However, here is the ground reality check. The trade agreement has not legally started yet. The original April 2026 target was delayed because negotiators are still working out issues related to steel. So McLaren is announcing these price cuts early to attract customers before the agreement officially begins. Also, final deliveries will be subject to strict annual import quotas. This quota is shared among all British luxury car brands. So not every car may get the benefit if the quota fills up too fast.