CETA

  • PM Modi and Keir Starmer Strengthen India-UK Partnership During Mumbai Visit

    PM Modi and Keir Starmer Strengthen India-UK Partnership During Mumbai Visit

    Oct 10, 2025 12:19 am CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reinforced bilateral ties during Starmer's first official visit to India, discussing the implementation of the recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and announcing a major defence deal worth $468 million. The leaders attended the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, emphasizing the growing economic and strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom.

  • India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Boosting MSMEs, Creating Jobs and Doubling Bilateral Trade by 2030

    India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Boosting MSMEs, Creating Jobs and Doubling Bilateral Trade by 2030

    Oct 09, 2025 06:49 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer discussed the newly signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which aims to boost MSMEs, create jobs, and double bilateral trade from the current $56 billion before 2030. The agreement will enhance market access, reduce tariffs, and bring nine UK universities to India, demonstrating both nations' commitment to strengthening economic and educational partnerships during global uncertainty.

  • British PM Keir Starmer to Meet PM Modi in Mumbai: Advancing India-UK Strategic Partnership and Trade Relations

    British PM Keir Starmer to Meet PM Modi in Mumbai: Advancing India-UK Strategic Partnership and Trade Relations

    Oct 05, 2025 01:02 am CST

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on October 8-9 for high-level talks with PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai, focusing on strengthening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Coming shortly after the landmark free trade agreement signed in July, this visit aims to advance the 'Vision 2035' roadmap and explore opportunities under the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement that seeks to double bilateral trade by 2030.

  • Opinion | Beyond Hesitations: Why The India-UK Trade Deal Is An Inflexion Point

    Opinion | Beyond Hesitations: Why The India-UK Trade Deal Is An Inflexion Point

    Jul 25, 2025 07:33 pm CST

    For long, Indo-UK relations have been shadowed by the echoes of a colonial past. While that history must never be forgotten, it is crucial to acknowledge the evolving dynamics of a modern, democratic India and a globally engaged Britain.