Archive · 24 Jul 2025
India and UK Sign Trade Deal, Aiming for $120 Billion by 2030
India and the UK have made a big deal called a Free Trade Agreement.
This means it will be easier for businesses in both countries to buy and sell goods and services.
India will be able to sell more things like clothes and medicine to the UK, and the UK can sell more cars and whisky to India.
Both leaders want to make it easier to work together, create new jobs, and make sure everyone is safe from threats like terrorism.
India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030.
The deal is expected to reduce tariffs and open markets for both countries.
Indian exports like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products will gain better market access.
UK whisky and automotive exports to India will become cheaper and more competitive.
The agreement addresses security cooperation and shared views on global stability, including the fight against terrorism.
- Who
- India and the United Kingdom (UK)
- What
- India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost trade and cooperation.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- In the UK
- Why
- To increase trade, investment, and collaboration across various sectors.
Shared Concerns
Mutual Benefits
Peace and Stability
Shared Concerns
Both India and UK support early restoration of peace and stability.
Mutual Benefits
Both India and UK support early restoration of peace and stability.
Fight Against Terrorism
Shared Concerns
Both India and UK are united in the belief that there is no place for double standards in the fight against terrorism.
Mutual Benefits
Both India and UK are united in the belief that there is no place for double standards in the fight against terrorism.
- Trade Goal
- $120 billion by 2030
- UK Exports to Benefit
- Whisky, Automotive
- Indian Exports to Benefit
- Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural Products
- Tariff Cuts on Whisky
- From 150% to 75% immediately, further to 40%
- New Investments
- £6 billion announced, creating 2,200+ jobs
Sources
"No Place For Double Standards In Fight Against Terror": PM Modi In UK
India-UK Trade Deal: Top 10 quotes from PM Modi's speech in London– on trade, expansionism and terrorism
UK Signs Biggest Post-Brexit Trade Deal With India: What’s in It for Both Sides?
