India-UK Free Trade Deal Likely to Be Inked by July-End; Commerce Secretary in London to Expedite Process

India-UK free trade deal likely to be inked by July-end; commerce secretary in London to expedite process

The free trade agreement between India and the UK is expected to be signed by July-end, following three years of on-and-off negotiations. The deal will eliminate tariffs on labour-intensive goods and reduce costs on imports like whisky and cars from the UK.

Tariffs Slashed, Jobs Booming: How the New India-UK Trade Pact Could Change Everything - Commonwealth Union

(Commonwealth_India) India and the UK have just taken a big step forward in their long-standing partnership, officially concluding negotiations on a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer announced on May 6, 2025, calling the deal a game-changer that will reshape how the two countries do business together. This agreement has been in the works for a while, and now that it’s finalized, the benefits should …

FM Sitharaman says FTA talks with US and EU in final stages

NEW DELHI : Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said that, negotiations for the proposed free trade agreements(FTA) with the US and European Union (EU) are progressing at a fast pace and would be concluded soon, on Tuesday. All efforts are being made to boost exports to achieve the ambitious target of USD 2 trillion by 2030. India has already signed free trade agreements with the UAE, Australia, and 4-nation EFTA (European Free Trade Associa…

India-UK free trade deal likely to be inked by July-end - Maritime Gateway

The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is on track for signing by the end of July. To give impetus to the process, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal is in London with his official team. Barthwal has planned to meet UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds and other British senior officials during his two-day visit to London. The UK and India announced the conclusion of the negotiations on May 6.…

India-UK Trade Deal Likely to Be Signed by End of July

The free trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom is likely to be signed by the end of July, according to a senior government official. Both countries have already finished talks on the deal, and legal teams are now reviewing the final text. To speed things up, India’s Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal is in […]

India-UK likely to sign trade pact by July end; commerce secretary in London: Official

Legal review of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is progressing at a brisk pace, with the deal expected to be signed by the end of July, an official said