India-U.K. free trade agreements highlights
The Hindu
India and the U.K. seal a free trade deal, boosting trade, investment, and job creation with tariff reductions.
India and the U.K. on Tuesday (May 6, 2025) sealed an ambitious free trade deal along with a double contribution convention with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the landmark pacts will catalyse trade, investment, growth and job creation in both the economies.
Following are the highlights of the India-U.K. free trade agreement and the Double Contribution Convention pact.
Mr. Modi made the announcement on the agreements after a phone conversation with his British counterpart Keir Starmer.
“In a historic milestone, India and the U.K. have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post.
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