Perspective: The Uk-india Partnership | 08 October, 2025

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The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in India – his first visit to the country since taking office in 2024. Significantly, the visit comes in the backdrop of the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement signed between India and the United Kingdom in July this year – a milestone witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Keir Starmer in person. The British Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-powered delegation of 125 members, including leading CEOs, entrepreneurs, university vice-chancellors, and cultural figures. The delegation arrived in Mumbai to a warm reception. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Starmer expressed hope for the early implementation of the trade pact, describing it as a launchpad for future economic cooperation. He highlighted that with India poised to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028, and trade between the two countries set to become quicker and cheaper, the opportunities for growth are unparalleled. Analysts estimate that the India–UK trade agreement could increase bilateral trade by nearly £25.5 billion (about $34 billion) by 2040, with the potential for even greater expansion in the years ahead. In Perspective today, we discuss the significance and expectations from the UK Prime Minister’s visit to India, and how the Free Trade Agreement could open new doors for economic collaboration, innovation, and prosperity for both nations.

 

Anchor: – Teena Jha

Producer: – Sagheer Ahmad

Guest Coordinator: – Deepti Vashisht, Vinod Kumar Singh, Paras Kandpal

 

Panelist Guests:-

  1. Sushil Kumar Singhal, Former Ambassador
  2. Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General, PHDCCI
  3. Dr. Sheetal Sharma, Associate Professor, Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU

 

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