The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on July 24 by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer will cut trade tariffs from 15% to 3% and is expected to bolster business confidence in a volatile global environment, British MPs were told on Monday.UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds briefed the House of Commons…
The losses faced by Indian textile exporters due to steep reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States may be cushioned by rising exports to the United Kingdom under the recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), CareEdge Ratings said in a report.The ratings agency noted that ongoing negotiations with the European Union could further open…
New Delhi: The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) does not mandate patent term extensions or data exclusivity, which are two common tools of evergreening of patents, the commerce and industry ministry said Monday, adding that this would protect the interests of the domestic generic drugs industry. Data exclusivity provides protection to the technical data generated…
Panaji: The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) will significantly benefit Goa’s pharmaceutical companies, tourism sector, and feni producers, said the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Saturday. GCCI president Pratima Dhond said that the recent signing of the trade agreement between the two nations could provide a much-needed boost to Goa’s economy.The FTA…
The landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), inked on July 24 between India and the United Kingdom, is set to usher in a transformative era for India’s textile industry, strategically positioning it for a significant global surge. This agreement grants India duty-free access for an overwhelming 99% of its exports to the UK, encompassing over 1,143…
On July 24, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at strengthening the economic and strategic partnership between the two countries. This long-awaited agreement is expected to enhance bilateral trade, which reached $20.5 billion in 2024, by removing barriers, facilitating investment,…
The Congress on Thursday took a swipe at the Modi government ahead of the signing of the India-UK free trade agreement, saying what India needs from that country is the announcement of another and more effective FTA – Fugitive Transfer Agreement. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, “three stars of the Modi Model…
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will significantly improve market access and will boost bilateral trade by around USD 34 billion annually, the British government said on Thursday, hours before formalising the landmark deal. The FTA, billed as the UK’s most economically significant bilateral trade deal since leaving the European Union, will be signed in…
India-U.K. trade deal to be inked today India and the U.K. prepare to sign a “free trade” agreement (FTA) on Thursday (July 24, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to review ties, with the sides discussing technology, investment, climate, defence, trade, and migration. The Prime Minister is also…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India and the UK are set to sign a wide-ranging free trade agreement on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s London visit, unlocking major tariff cuts and service sector benefits after three years of negotiations. The pact promises gains for exporters, professionals and businesses on…