The upcoming round of FTA talks between India and the UK in January will address important issues such as duty concessions on scotch whisky and electric vehicles, as well as matters concerning the services sector. According to an official, significant progress has been made in resolving issues related to rules of origin and intellectual property rights. However, differences remain regarding customs duty concessions on scotch whisky and EVs, as well as liberalization of norms in sectors like banking, insurance, and legal services.