India Uk Ties

Keir Starmer’s short but eventful trip marks a new phase in the India–UK relationship, balancing trade and security priorities with deeper educational and cultural links.

Inside Starmer’s India visit: From trade gains to broader strategic partnership

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming visit to India aims to deepen trade, technology, and defence ties with PM Narendra Modi, following the landmark FTA and amid global economic and security challenges.

Trade, tech and fugitives: What Modi and Starmer are likely to discuss as UK PM visits India | Explainer

Starmer’s presence in India signals that both nations are ready to deepen ties across economic, security and people-to-people domains.

India–UK FTA signals strategic shift in trade policy

The India–UK FTA marks a major policy shift, promoting inclusive growth, export diversification, and global integration. It reflects India’s maturing trade strategy ahead of key deals with the U.S. and EU

India-UK FTA sends the world a clear signal on possibilities

This agreement sets a benchmark for modern, ambitious trade deals. It signals India’s readiness to engage globally, showcasing its manufacturing prowess and services expertise.

UK-India FTA: Sectoral shake up – who gains, who loses?

Key Indian export sectors to benefit are, textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems & jewellery, auto parts, engineering goods, and organic chemicals.

India-UK to cooperate, co-create, co-innovate: Rajnath Singh

Singh welcomed the investment and technology collaboration from the UK and stated that India is ready with skilled human resource base, a robust pro-FDI and pro-business ecosystem

Rajnath Singh inks pacts on defence research, cadet exchange programme with UK counterpart

India and the UK are committed to a bilateral partnership that re-energises trade, investment and technological collaboration, the British government said.

Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day

A round-up of top newspaper stories to keep you ahead of others.

PM Modi speaks to UK counterpart Rishi Sunak, reviews bilateral ties

On the topic of calling a strong action against anti-India elements by the UK Government, Sunak conveyed that UK considers the attack on Indian High Commission totally unacceptable and assured of security of the Indian Mission and its personnel.

India-UK FTA: Without migration, a comprehensive deal is unlikely

The real challenge is migration and mobility. Still, a ‘thin interim deal’ is possible in the coming months

Roadmap 2030 | Does Rishi Sunak share Boris Johnson’s commitment in furthering India-UK ties?

There are still key areas where the UK denies India dual-use military-civilian technologies. On sharing defence technology and intellectual property, the ball is in the UK’s court

India-UK Ties | Despite euphoria, Rishi Sunak’s impact will be marginal at best

Rishi Sunak’s top priority will be to get the UK’s economy back on track, and unite a badly-divided Conservative Party

India-UK Ties | Prime Minister Liz Truss will further boost bilateral relations

Though new British Prime Minister Liz Truss’ initial focus will be on domestic economic agenda, and the war in Ukraine, the momentum in India-UK relations is likely to be maintained

UK PM-elect Liz Truss committed to 'sweet spot' of India ties

The 47-year-old senior Cabinet minister made visits to India and held virtual talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, during which she described the country as a big, major opportunity.

UK very supportive of India playing a leading role globally: Chancellor Sunak

India deserves to play a significant role in the region and the world, given its economic strength and cultural influence, Sunak said.