Bridge India welcomes the historic Free Trade Agreement between the UK and India. At a time of global uncertainty, the agreement represents a major step forward in strengthening the economic and strategic partnership between these two great nations.
This agreement will unlock new opportunities for businesses in the goods and services sectors in both countries, driving greater economic prosperity, job creation and innovation across large parts of the economy.
Our flagship annual conference Ideas for India operates at the intersection of business, entrepreneurship, technology, policymaking and diaspora engagement. It will be the first major international conference to impact what this will mean for both countries, in the light of global economic uncertainties.
Bridge India’s members are job-creators, innovators and leading business people operating in the UK-India corridor and as an organisation, we are proud to have championed the cuase of deeper bilateral ties.
Today Britain has agreed a landmark trade deal with India.
Fantastic news for British business, British workers, and British shoppers, delivering on our Plan for Change.
Good to speak to Prime Minister @NarendraModi as we mark this historic moment. pic.twitter.com/mr0wfatBcH
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 6, 2025
NEWS: The UK and India have agreed a landmark free trade deal to make working people and businesses better off in both our countries 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳
Delivering on our Plan for Change to grow the economy, raise living standards, and put money back in people’s pockets. pic.twitter.com/h88m5SscCH
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) May 6, 2025