Archive · 24 Jul 2025
India-UK Free Trade Deal Signed; Modi and Starmer Celebrate
India and the UK have made a deal to help each other trade more easily.
This means Indian businesses can sell goods like clothes, jewelry, and food in the UK without paying extra taxes, making them cheaper.
Farmers, fishermen, and small businesses in India will particularly benefit.
In return, the UK will find it easier to sell things to India.
The agreement should help both countries grow their economies by making it easier to buy and sell goods.
India and the UK signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to boost trade and economic ties.
The agreement aims to provide better market access for Indian exports like textiles and agricultural products in the UK.
The CETA will allow duty-free access for many Indian agricultural and processed food items in the UK.
The deal is expected to increase agri exports by over 20% in the next three years.
PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer shared a light moment during a press conference when a translator struggled with a translation.
- Who
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the deal.
- What
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed between India and the UK to boost trade.
- When
- The agreement was signed on Thursday.
- Where
- The signing took place in the UK.
- Why
- The agreement aims to increase trade, boost economic growth, and create opportunities for various sectors in both countries.
Key Beneficiaries in India
Potential beneficiaries in the UK
Benefits for farmers due to zero-duty access in UK for many agri products
Key Beneficiaries in India
Farmers
Potential beneficiaries in the UK
Consumers in UK
Easier access to UK goods for businesses
Key Beneficiaries in India
Businesses
Potential beneficiaries in the UK
Consumers in India
- Agreement Name
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Main Parties
- India and the United Kingdom
- Objective
- Enhance trade and economic ties
- Indian Exports Benefiting
- Textiles, gems, seafood, agricultural products
- Expected Agri Export Growth
- Over 20% in 3 years
- Duty-free Access
- Granted to over 95% of agricultural and processed food items
