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India and the UK are taking significant steps to boost their economic collaboration through the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with UK's Business Secretary Peter Kyle to accelerate the trade deal's implementation. The nations aim to double their bilateral trade by 2030, focusing on sectors like advanced manufacturing and technology. This partnership reflects growing international confidence in India's business ecosystem under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

Key Points: Goyal Meets Kyle to Fast-Track India-UK Trade Deal

  • India-UK aim to double bilateral trade through comprehensive economic agreement
  • Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle discuss CETA implementation
  • Joint Economic and Trade Committee to oversee trade partnership
  • Eli Lilly announces $1 billion investment in India
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India, UK hold meet to fast-track CETA implementation, double trade by 2030

India and UK ministers discuss CETA implementation, targeting trade doubling by 2030 and strengthening economic partnership

"From AI to aerospace, automotive to semiconductors, we are putting the India-UK FTA into action. - Piyush Goyal"

Mumbai, Oct 8

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Peter Kyle, UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, here with a view to move forward with the operationalisation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and double the bilateral trade by 2030.

Kyle is in India as a part of the massive trade delegation accompanying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his two-day official visit to India.

"The meeting marked a significant step towards operationalising the India-UK CETA, with both Ministers agreeing to reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) to oversee its implementation and delivery," according to the ministry statement.

In a post on X, Goyal said it was a pleasure to meet Kyle, and reaffirm "our shared commitment to advancing the India-UK economic partnership".

"Our discussions focused on accelerating the implementation of our landmark trade deal and delivering its gains through the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). We remain steadfast in our resolve to translate ambition into achievement, fostering growth, generating employment, and deepening ties between the two sides," the minister noted.

Goyal also co-chaired a powerful session on advanced manufacturing, a cornerstone of the India-UK partnership.

"From AI to aerospace, automotive to semiconductors, we are putting the India-UK FTA into action. Two innovative economies, one shared future," said Goyal.

He further stated that the bright future for India-UK ties is reflected in the largest business delegation from the UK that is accompanying him on this visit.

He also welcomed Eli Lilly's $1 billion investment in India to expand its manufacturing capacity.

"This reaffirms our nation's position as a global hub for innovation, R&D, manufacturing, and healthcare solutions. Under PM Modi's leadership, India has made remarkable progress in enhancing Ease of Doing Business and building global trust in its quality ecosystem that has made it one of the most preferred investment destinations," Goyal highlighted.

- IANS

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Arjun K
While I appreciate the trade deal, I hope we're getting fair terms. UK has always been tough negotiators. We need to ensure our small and medium enterprises benefit equally, not just big corporations. The $1 billion investment from Eli Lilly is promising though.
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Rohit P
Finally some concrete action on the trade agreement! The UK delegation size shows they're serious about partnering with India. This could be a game-changer for our manufacturing sector. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone working in the automotive sector, this news is very encouraging. Collaboration in advanced manufacturing and semiconductors could really boost our technical capabilities. Hope to see more such partnerships in the coming years.
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Vikram M
The focus on AI and aerospace is brilliant! India has so much talent in these areas. With UK's expertise and our innovation, we can compete globally. Make in India is becoming reality! 🚀
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Michael C
While the trade deal sounds promising, I hope the implementation is smooth. Past trade agreements have sometimes taken too long to show results. The 2030 target is ambitious but achievable if both sides work sincerely.

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