Archive · 24 Jul 2025
India-UK Sign Historic Trade Agreement in London
India and the UK made a big trade deal to help each other's economies.
It means goods will be easier to buy and sell between the two countries.
This deal helps people like farmers and small businesses in India.
The UK also sees this as a big step after leaving the EU.
Leaders from both countries are working together to make sure the deal helps people and businesses.
They also talked about working together against things like terrorism and financial crimes.
India and the UK signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in London.
The agreement aims to boost economic ties and open markets for both nations.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted benefits for Indian youth, farmers, and the MSME sector.
UK PM Keir Starmer called it the most significant trade deal for the UK since leaving the EU.
Modi addressed extradition of economic offenders and terrorism, thanking Starmer for support.
- Who
- India and the United Kingdom
- What
- India and the UK signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- London
- Why
- To boost trade, economic ties, and open markets.
Indian Benefits
UK Benefits
Economic Impacts
Indian Benefits
Increased market access for textiles, gems, and agricultural products
UK Benefits
Increased competition in certain sectors
- Agreement Type
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Signatories
- India and the United Kingdom
- Location
- London
- India's Average Tariff Reduction
- From 15% to 3%
- UK Whisky Tariff Reduction
- From 150% to 75% (immediately), further to 40% (over a decade)