Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India-UK Free Trade Agreement Signed, PM Modi Credits Leadership
India and the UK made a deal to trade more easily.
This means goods from both countries will be cheaper to buy.
Leaders like PM Modi and Piyush Goyal are happy about this.
It will help farmers and small businesses.
People from India working in the UK will also benefit.
They can now save for their retirement more easily.
The agreement should help both countries grow together.
India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Piyush Goyal credited PM Modi's leadership for the FTA.
The FTA aims to protect core interests of both India and the UK.
The Labour Party in the UK had the trade deal in its manifesto.
The agreement includes the Double Contribution Convention (DCC).
- Who
- India and the UK governments, with key figures like PM Modi, Piyush Goyal, and Jonathan Reynolds.
- What
- India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- London and Chequers, UK
- Why
- To boost trade, investment, and services between the two countries.
India's Perspective
UK's Perspective
Economic Impact
India's Perspective
The agreement supports Indian farmers, MSMEs, and the textile sector.
UK's Perspective
The agreement is also beneficial to the UK economy and businesses.
- Agreement
- India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- Key Figures
- PM Modi, Piyush Goyal, Jonathan Reynolds
- Benefits for India
- Opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, and textiles; secure retirement funds.
- Key feature
- Double Contribution Convention (DCC)
