Jul 22, 2025, 10:29
India is preparing for a significant bilateral economic event: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to London on July 24 for the official signing of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will accompany him
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This FTA marks a major milestone in post-Brexit economic diplomacy, promising increased market access for Indian exports such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and IT services. British sectors like financial services, automobiles, and agri-foods could see eased tariff and regulatory barriers. Analysts suggest the FTA could add several billion dollars to bilateral trade over the coming years.
Beyond economics, London discussions will cover security cooperation, defence ties, and collaboration in clean energy and tech innovation
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