India-UK FTA a historic pact for trade, competitiveness: NABARD Chairman

July 16, 2026 4:03 PM

India-UK FTA a historic pact for trade, competitiveness: NABARD Chairman

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday. Speaking to IANS, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) chairman said the agreement marks a significant milestone for both countries by providing zero-duty access for several Indian products while reducing tariffs on o...

“India-UK FTA, fantastic foundation”: UK Dy PM David Lammy at India AI summit 2026

February 19, 2026 9:38 PM

“India-UK FTA, fantastic foundation”: UK Dy PM David Lammy at India AI summit 2026

United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy on Thursday said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would serve as a "fantastic foundation" for expanding technology cooperation and unlock £25 billion in investments, adding that AI and talent mobility would be "key pillars of the growing partnership" between the two countries. When asked about how the free trade agreement would strengthen tech cooperation, he said that the tech security initiative was signed during his earlier tenure as...