Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Modi Visits UK to Finalize India-UK Free Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Modi is visiting the UK for two days to make things better between the two countries.
They plan to sign a special deal called a Free Trade Agreement, which is like making a deal to trade goods and services without extra fees.
This should make it easier for businesses in both India and the UK to sell their products.
The agreement is a big step in their partnership and it should help both countries grow their economies.
Modi is also set to meet with the UK Prime Minister and King Charles III to further strengthen their relationship.
Prime Minister Modi began a two-day visit to the UK.
The visit aims to strengthen ties in trade, defense, and technology.
A major focus is the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The FTA is expected to boost trade and benefit both economies.
Modi will also meet with King Charles III during the visit.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK officials.
- What
- Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to the UK.
- When
- Beginning on Wednesday, July 23rd.
- Where
- London, UK.
- Why
- To expand bilateral ties, particularly with the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement.
Indian Perspective
UK Perspective
Market Access
Indian Perspective
The deal secures market access for Indian goods across all sectors.
UK Perspective
The UK side likely has demands, especially concerning tariffs, for their own goods.
- Visit Duration
- 2 days
- Focus
- India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- FTA Benefits
- Tariff elimination for 99% of Indian exports
- Bilateral Trade (2023-24)
- USD 55 billion
- India's Investment in UK
- USD 20 billion
- Indian Companies in UK
- Around 1,000