UK PM Keir Starmer calls India–UK Free Trade Agreement “hugely important”

October 8, 2025 4:28 PM

UK PM Keir Starmer calls India–UK Free Trade Agreement “hugely important”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday described the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “biggest deal” the United Kingdom has struck since leaving the European Union, terming it “hugely important” for both nations. Addressing business leaders during an interaction in Mumbai, Starmer said, “This is the biggest trade mission that the United Kingdom has ever sent to India.” He added that his visit marks the “return leg” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...

Indian auto component makers will benefit from duty reduction on imports under India-UK CETA: Sunil Mittal

July 25, 2025 11:43 AM

Indian auto component makers will benefit from duty reduction on imports under India-UK CETA: Sunil Mittal

The reduction in import duties on automobiles under the newly signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will ultimately benefit Indian auto component manufacturers according to Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, who added that the UK component makers will shift manufacturing to India, attracted by lower production costs and a growing domestic market. In an exclusive interview with ANI, the Bharti Enterprises Chairman also noted that UK automobile comp...

Industry leaders hail game changing India-UK free trade agreement

July 24, 2025 6:39 PM

Industry leaders hail game changing India-UK free trade agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday signed the eagerly-awaited India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a landmark moment in the bilateral economic relationship. As part of the historic pact, the UK will reduce duties on 99 per cent of Indian exports, while India will lower tariffs on 90 per cent of British goods, significantly easing tariff barriers and regulatory procedures across multiple sectors. The agreement is expected to make imported g...