Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India, UK Sign FTA Aiming to Double Trade by 2030
India and the UK have made a deal to trade more with each other.
They signed an agreement, aiming to boost trade to over $100 billion by 2030.
The deal was worked out about 10 days before it was officially signed.
The signing happened at the British Prime Minister's special house called Chequers.
This agreement is quite detailed, covering many different areas of trade and business.
India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday.
The FTA, also called Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to double bilateral trade to USD 112 billion by 2030.
Negotiations for the FTA were finalized about 10 days before the signing.
The signing took place at Chequers, the British Prime Minister's historic residence.
The deal is considered complex with nearly 30 chapters.
- Who
- India and the UK.
- What
- India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- When
- The agreement was signed on Thursday; the negotiations were completed roughly 10 days prior.
- Where
- The signing took place at Chequers, the British Prime Minister's residence.
- Why
- To increase bilateral trade.
- Agreement Type
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- Also known as
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Target for Bilateral Trade
- USD 112 billion by 2030
- Location of Signing
- Chequers
- Number of Chapters in Deal
- Nearly 30
