India-UK trade

UK's ex-minister claims blocking India FTA over visa demands: Reports

While reports from India indicate the FTA negotiations under the Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led Labour Party government are set to commence next month, officials in the UK are not setting any timeline for picking up after 14 rounds of negotiations.

19 October 2024, 09:42 IST

UK's ex-minister claims blocking India FTA over visa demands: Reports

19 October 2024, 09:42 IST

Bengaluru defines India-UK ties in tech, investment, says envoy Chandru Iyer

Speaking with DH’s R Krishnakumar, British Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka and Kerala, Chandru Iyer, also cites numbers to highlight “really strong” immigration ties between the two countries amid reports about tighter visa controls.

09 September 2024, 19:12 IST

Bengaluru defines India-UK ties in tech, investment, says envoy Chandru Iyer

09 September 2024, 19:12 IST

India-UK FTA negotiations floor not ceiling of our ambitions: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy

'India is the emerging superpower of the 21st century, the largest country in the world with 1.4 billion people and one of the fastest growing economies in the world,' Lammy said.

24 July 2024, 06:10 IST

India-UK FTA negotiations floor not ceiling of our ambitions: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy

24 July 2024, 06:10 IST

India-UK ties under Labour could offer a mixed-bag

The Labour government may present political challenges for India, yet trade ties might see an upswing.

06 July 2024, 04:55 IST

India-UK ties under Labour could offer a mixed-bag

06 July 2024, 04:55 IST

Sunak, Modi keen to clinch FTA by April keeping LS polls in mind: Report

The UK hopes an FTA will open up its trade in Scotch whisky and cars to India, as well as services and investment opportunities. Meanwhile, India would seek better access to its manufactured goods and services and a deal on professional visas.

31 December 2023, 13:06 IST

Sunak, Modi keen to clinch FTA by April keeping LS polls in mind: Report

31 December 2023, 13:06 IST

India, UK look to resolve visa, EV issues under proposed free trade agreement

An Indian team is in the UK to iron out differences over these issues, besides some others in the services sector and customs duty cut on British whiskey. The two countries are looking at tariff rate quota (TRQ) type arrangements for EVs.

15 December 2023, 15:27 IST

India, UK look to resolve visa, EV issues under proposed free trade agreement

15 December 2023, 15:27 IST

India, UK seek to wrap up trade talks before busy election year

The trade deal, which has been under discussion for more than two years, would be India’s most ambitious, underscoring the country’s growing clout as the world’s most populous nation and fastest-growing major economy.

06 December 2023, 03:20 IST

India, UK seek to wrap up trade talks before busy election year

06 December 2023, 03:20 IST

‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer on FTA with India

The FTA talks began in January last year with Diwali 2022 set as the initial deadline by then prime minister Boris Johnson. Under the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak-led Tory government, no new timelines have been set but both sides are keen to get things signed off before a general election year in India and the UK in 2024.

21 November 2023, 15:25 IST

‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’: UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer on FTA with India

21 November 2023, 15:25 IST

Rules of origin for medical devices sector remains a sticking point under India-UK proposed FTA

The six major categories of medical devices that are being mainly imported into the country include consumables, disposables, electronics and equipment, implants, IVD reagent and surgical instruments.

20 November 2023, 10:19 IST

Rules of origin for medical devices sector remains a sticking point under India-UK proposed FTA

20 November 2023, 10:19 IST

Still no light at the end of the India-UK FTA tunnel

It remains unclear whether India and the UK will be able to conclude a trade deal during Rishi Sunak's upcoming visit to India.

16 November 2023, 06:30 IST

Still no light at the end of the India-UK FTA tunnel

16 November 2023, 06:30 IST