Sir Keir Starmer Visits India on ‘Launchpad for Growth’ Trade Mission
Keir Starmer leads a record 125-member UK delegation to promote the UK-India CETA, expected to boost bilateral trade by $34 billion and increase exports by nearly 60%, officials said.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited India on October 8, marking the UK's largest-ever trade mission to the country.
- The India-UK Free Trade Agreement aims to reduce tariffs significantly, described by the UK government as the best deal ever secured with India.
- Starmer aims to expand economic ties by emphasizing cooperation on key areas under the Vision 2035 roadmap during his visit.
- The deal is projected to boost the UK economy by £4.8 billion annually and create numerous jobs, reflecting the ambitions of both nations.
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Will Starmer’s India visit herald blossoming new relations?
Keir Starmer has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai as the pair attempt to emerge from “the shadow of tariff turmoil” brought forth by the US.On a trip meant to promote business opportunities between the UK and India – two of the world’s largest economies – Starmer said he is hoping to implement the previously signed trade deal as soon as “humanly possible”.In July, Starmer and Modi signed a trade agreement in the UK, “sealing a d…
Modi and Starmer tout India-UK trade deal as new Indian investment unveiled
MUMBAI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British counterpart Keir Starmer hailed the potential on Thursday of their months-old trade deal to transform commercial links, as London unveiled new Indian investment in Britain and said "this is just the start." Starmer is in the financial capital of Mumbai on a two-day visit to India, joined by more than 100 leaders from Britain's business, culture and university sectors, as he rushes to harve…


British and Indian prime ministers promote trade deal during visit by Starmer
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met his British counterpart Keir Starmer in talks meant to deepen cooperation while promoting a trade deal between the countries.
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