Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India and UK Sign Landmark FTA, Aiming to Boost Trade
India and the United Kingdom have agreed to a new Free Trade Agreement, or FTA, to make it easier for them to trade with each other.
This means goods from India will be cheaper when sold in the UK, and vice versa.
The goal is to increase the amount of trade between the two countries, with a target of $120 billion by 2030.
This FTA is considered a big deal, but some people in India, like the Congress, aren't happy about it.
They think the deal might not be good for India.
India and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The FTA aims to increase trade by $34 billion annually.
The deal targets $120 billion in trade by 2030.
Indian goods will receive major tariff cuts, offering free access to UK markets.
Opposition has criticized the deal.
- Who
- India and the UK, with PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer.
- What
- India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement.
- When
- The signing took place recently, under current leadership.
- Where
- Between India and the UK.
- Why
- To boost trade and reduce tariffs.
Opposition Criticism (Congress)
Government Stance
Deal Validity
Opposition Criticism (Congress)
Criticized the deal
Government Stance
Proponents consider the deal beneficial
- Agreement Type
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- Signatories
- India and the UK
- Leaders Involved
- PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer
- Trade Boost Goal
- $34 billion annually
- Trade Target by 2030
- $120 billion
- Key Benefit
- Tariff cuts for Indian goods