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We want to see India taking its rightful place in UN Security Council: UK Prime Minister
Mumbai, October 9: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed India getting a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
Biggest deal we've struck since we left EU: UK PM calls India-UK FTA hugely important
Mumbai, October 8: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met business leaders on Wednesday in Mumbai and called the India-UK trade partnership "really important", which the UK struck after it left the European Union.
India-UK FTA helping businesses to have positive dialogue: Mark Birrell
Mumbai, Sep 18: Expressing satisfaction with the recently concluded India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), Mark Birrell, Trade Counsellor for South Asia at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, said on Thursday they are thrilled that the trade agreement is creating positive dialogue between businesses from both nations.
India-UK FTA to make trade seamless, says British trade envoy Mark Birrell
Mumbai September 18: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement aims to "make trade as seamless as possible" by lowering tariffs, reducing non-tariff barriers, and simplifying customs and digital processes, Mark Birrell, Trade Counsellor for South Asia at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, said on Thursday.
India positioned to benefit from shifting global value chains: FICCI-BCG report
New Delhi, September 10: India is fast emerging as a major beneficiary of global supply chain realignments, according to a new report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Textile export decline due to US tariffs likely to be compensated by increase in exports to UK: Report
New Delhi,, September 2: Indian textile losses due to the US tariffs are expected to be partly offset by export growth to the United Kingdom, supported by the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), according to a report by Care Edge Ratings.
India's textile export to UK under FTA may offset US losses: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, August 31: The loss incurred due to the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on Indian textile exports to the United States (US) may be offset by a surge in exports to the United Kingdom (UK), buoyed by the recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said CareEdge Ratings in a report.
US tariffs: This is how Indian textile and apparel industry can offset losses
New Delhi, Aug 29: As India’s Indian textile and apparel industry braces for US tariff impact in the coming months, mitigating factors include India’s strong presence in the cotton-based textile value chain, especially in the home textile segment, being the second largest supplier to the US, currency depreciation and expected increase in exports to the EU, the UK, and the Middle East under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), a report showed on Friday.
India-UK FTA a lesson for US to shed its transactional lens and adopt more empathetic posture
New Delhi, Aug 1: Taking cues from the recently-concluded India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), the current US administration has an opportunity to reframe its engagement with India -- not as a competitor, but as a strategic partner whose growth can amplify shared prosperity, a report said on Friday.
India-UK FTA seen as buffer against US trade headwinds: Economist
New Delhi, July 31: The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to help India manage the impact of 25 per cent tariff announced by the United States President Donald Trump, noted Economist Dipanwita Mazumdar.
Kanchipuram silk weavers see India-UK FTA as ray of hope for their sagging businessesÂ
Chennai, July 30: Kanchipuram, a renowned pilgrimage centre in Tamil Nadu and widely known for its array of handloom products, is anticipating good outcomes from the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and the United Kingdom.
Tamil Nadu: Karur textiles businesses eye big gains in next 5-6 years, from FTA
Chennai, July 30: The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) recently inked between India and the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to drive strong growth in Indian exports, benefitting the textile manufacturing centres, in particular.
India-UK FTA a big step forward, will help businesses grow: JK Paper CMD Harsh Pati Singhania
New Delhi, July 29: Welcoming the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Harsh Pati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of JK Paper, has said it is a big step forward for businesses and strengthens economic ties between the two countries.
PM Modi's UK visit bolsters bilateral ties, signals robust FTA and Vision 2035: British envoy
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, July 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United Kingdom has given a significant boost to India-UK relations, with Acting UK High Commissioner to India Christina Scott highlighting key advancements in the strategic partnership, including progress on the India-UK 2035 Vision and a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
These two countries mean business...: British envoy on India-UK FTA, strategic ties
New Delhi, July 28: Acting UK High Commissioner to India Christina Scott said on Monday that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom sends a strong message to the world about the shared economic ambitions of the two democracies and paves the way for deeper cooperation in sectors ranging from high-tech to environmental services.
Private sector needs to step up with govt having done most of heavy lifting: ASSOCHAM Chief Sanjay Nayar
New Delhi, July 28: The recently signed India-UK FTA is a golden opportunity from India's perspective, Sanjay Nayar, President of ASSOCHAM and Founder-Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund, said, asserting that the private sector has to really now step up with the government having done most of the heavy lifting.
India-UK FTA set to unlock massive FDI inflow, says ASSOCHAM chief
New Delhi, July 28: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) is poised to trigger substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India by establishing unprecedented levels of mutual trust and respect between the two nations, said Sanjay Nayar, President of ASSOCHAM and Founder-Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund.
India-UK FTA reflects nation's growing strength: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, July 27: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reflects the growing strength of the country.
'World sees its own growth in India's growth': PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 4,800 cr in TN's Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi, July 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. A series of landmark projects across multiple sectors that will significantly enhance regional connectivity, boost logistics efficiency, strengthen clean energy infrastructure, and improve the quality of life for citizens across Tamil Nadu, as per a release.
Made-in-India weapons still keeping terrorists' masters awake at night: PM Modi
Thoothukudi, July 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that indigenous "Indian-made" weapons played a key role in Operation Sindoor and continue to unsettle those who support terrorism.
Honoured to witness signing of free trade pact between India and UK: Ashish Kumar Chauhan
London, July 26: Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange (NSE), said on Saturday that it was an honour to witness the signing of Free Trade agreement between India and the UK, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Keir Starmer.
India will turn challenges into opportunities amid EU's carbon tax pushback: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 26: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted on Saturday that growing international scrutiny of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could weigh more heavily on European industries than its intended targets.
Piyush Goyal lauds India-UK deal as most 'important' one, slams UPA-era pacts
New Delhi, July 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) as a 'game-changing' deal that provides immense opportunities and benefits to farmers, businessmen, MSME sectors, young professionals and fishermen.
Out of all FTAs signed so far, India-UK FTA is biggest, most comprehensive, and most important: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 26: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to revolutionise trade between the two nations. Minister of Trade and Industry Piyush Goyal hailed the agreement as "game-changing" for India's farmers, businessmen, MSME sectors, youngsters, and fishermen.
India-UK FTA 'boon' for farmers, says Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, July 25: A day after India and the UK signed a historic free trade agreement (FTA), Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that it will be a "boon" for Indian agriculture and farmers.
India-UK FTA indicates several such trade pacts in near future under PM Modi: NSE CEO
London, July 25: Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange (NSE), said here on Friday that the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is an indication of several such trade pacts in the near future under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India-UK FTA to open export avenues for several sectors; footwear, textiles, gems-jewellery among them: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal
New Delhi, July 25: The landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement will benefit several sector, including leather and footwear industry; gem and jewellery; textiles and clothing; base metals; agricultural goods, among others, Union Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Friday.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement to boost exports across key Indian states
New Delhi, July 25: The impending India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), also referred to as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), is poised to significantly boost exports from several Indian states by eliminating tariffs and enhancing market access in the United Kingdom.
Historic: Industry experts hail India-UK Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi, July 25: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement has provided wider access to goods and services of both countries with industry leaders viewing the "historic" deals as opening up opportunities to push more trade in the United Kingdom.
Uttarakhand's Basmati rice to gain new identity on global stage with India-UK FTA: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Dehradun, July 25: The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom will give a new identity to Uttarakhand's basmati rice on the global stage, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday.
Piyush Goyal shares insights on UK FTA - a booster for farmers, artisans and MSMEs
New Delhi, July 25: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday underscored the significance of the historic India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), citing insights shared by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in an article.
India-UK FTA to help multiple sectors of Indian economy: RBI Governor
Mumbai, July 25: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) should help various sectors in the country, including manufacturing and the services industry, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday.
PM Modi's leadership paved the way for India-UK FTA: Anil Agarwal
New Delhi, July 25: The free trade agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is the result of increased trust between the two countries, primarily because of the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Vedanta Group's non-executive chairman Anil Agarwal on Friday.
Stock market opens lower, auto and metal stocks lead losses
Mumbai, July 25: The Indian stock market saw selling pressure in early hours of trading on Friday amid mixed global cues.
India's high-tech innovation and UK's structuring expertise to benefit financial sectors of both countries: National Stock Exchange CEO
London, July 25: As India and the UK formally signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan highlighted how the partnership combines India's strength in high-tech financial systems with the UK's expertise in financial structuring and long-term fund management.
India's recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now UK marks policy shift: GTRI
New Delhi, July 25: India's recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now with United Kingdom marks a significant shift in its approach to free trade agreements (FTAs) as India is gradually opening up sensitive areas that were earlier off-limits, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
No threat to Indian MSMEs from allowing UK companies in Govt procurement: Sunil Mittal
London, July 25: Addressing concerns over UK companies entering India's Government Procurement (GP) space under the new India-UK FTA, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, said the move will ultimately benefit Indian MSMEs, as UK firms will need to establish manufacturing units in India to remain competitive, benefiting India's MSMEs.
Indian auto component makers will benefit from duty reduction on imports under India-UK FTA: Sunil Mittal
London, July 25: The reduction in import duties on automobiles under the newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will ultimately benefit Indian auto component manufacturers according to Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, who added that the UK component makers will shift manufacturing to India, attracted by lower production costs and a growing domestic market.
India has not compromised on data sharing under FTA with UK: Sunil Mittal
London, July 25: Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal reassured that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement does not compromise data protections, asserting that India has a "clear position" on securing its data provisions in every way.
India-UK FTA should become a template for other similar deals: NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan
London, July 25: Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has said that the India-UK trade deal should become a template for India's other trade deals with like-minded countries. He termed the deal a harbinger of things to come under new geopolitical realities, where multilateralism is gradually moving away.