India Uk trade

Fintech, trade & defence on table as Starmer begins two-day visit today

October 08, 2025 5:56 am

This will be Starmer’s first visit to India as PM. Calling it a “trade mission”, sources say Starmer will lead a delegation of about 100 British business leaders to India in a bid to strengthen economic, tech and defence ties.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Chequers near Aylesbury, England.

India's FTA focus: Trade in the time of disorder

July 30, 2025 7:26 am

UK-India FTA is a template for other agreements. It serves Delhi's economic and geopolitical objectives

‘Most substantial trade pact since EU exit, sends positive message to world’: British Deputy High Commissioner

July 30, 2025 7:41 am

Our FTA has gone down enormously well in the UK. For us, it is the most substantial economic trade agreement we have made since leaving the European Union, says Christina Scott

Express View on trade pacts and agriculture: Carry forward the momentum

July 28, 2025 7:32 am

The pact is marked by a confident approach of export proactiveness rather than import defensiveness. A similar tone is required in deals with other countries.

Historic FTA with UK shows world’s trust in India: Modi in Tamil Nadu

July 27, 2025 4:01 am

The PM inaugurated, laid foundation stones and dedicated projects worth `4,900 crore and underscored the NDA government’s commitment towards Tamil Nadu’s growth

Trade deal brings some cheer to Surat's gems and jewellery sector; many plan on exploring opportunities in the UK

July 27, 2025 12:26 am

According to figures from GJEPC , the gross exports of gems and jewellery stood at USD 28.67 billion in the financial year 2024-2025. This marks an 11.2% decline from USD 32.29 billion recorded in 2023 -2024

Popular British scotch brands that could become slightly cheaper include Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, and Johnnie Walker

Will scotch get cheaper for Indian consumers after UK trade deal? Not by much, say experts

July 26, 2025 9:15 am

Under the trade deal, India will immediately reduce tariffs on scotch and blended whisky imports by half to 75 per cent, and then gradually to 40 per cent over ten years, once the deal is ratified domestically by the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer hold bilateral talks at Chequers on Thursday

India misses chance to tackle UK carbon tax in trade pact. Why is it concerning?

July 25, 2025 12:32 pm

The UK’s CBAM, which is set to come into effect from January 1, 2027, is expected to impact India’s exports of steel, aluminium and other carbon-intensive goods.

India-UK FTA: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India shake hands after signing the free trade agreement on Thursday

Why India-UK deal on critical minerals points to New Delhi’s anxiety over Chinese grip

July 25, 2025 10:21 am

As part of the deal with the UK, the second phase of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory will receive £1.8 million in new funding to set up a satellite campus at the Indian School of Mines in Dhanbad.