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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Rishi Sunak on sidelines of G7 Summit 2024 | WATCH
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Rishi Sunak on sidelines of G7 Summit 2024 | WATCH

India TV News  

G7 Summit 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with UK PM Rishi Sunak in Apulia, on the sidelines of G7 Summit. PM Modi and Sunak last met in person at the G20 Summit in New Delhi last September, when they had agreed to accelerate the Free Trade Agreement talks with the hope of signing off before India's …

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'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', UK leader describes Free Trade Agreement talks with India
1 year, 1 month ago

'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', UK leader describes Free Trade Agreement talks with India

India TV News  

The UK's Opposition Leader Keir Starmer has described the ups and downs of the government's negotiations towards a free trade agreement with India as 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and committed the Labour Party to pursuing an "always happy" bilateral relationship. "We will be rebuilding Britain's reputation on the international stage and that means a new strategic partnership with India," said …

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'Hope to find 'landing point' that works for both sides': Jaishankar on India-UK FTA
1 year, 1 month ago

'Hope to find 'landing point' that works for both sides': Jaishankar on India-UK FTA

Firstpost  

“…We are focusing on what is officially called an Enhanced Trade Partnership, in common terms it’s called an FTA… And that is today very much the focus of what the Indian and British systems are negotiating, and we hope we will find a landing point that works for both of us,” said Jaishankar The free trade agreement is a major …

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India, UK Trade Ministers Discuss Progress Of Negotiations On Proposed FTA
1 year, 1 month ago

India, UK Trade Ministers Discuss Progress Of Negotiations On Proposed FTA

ABP News  

India and the UK trade ministers on Saturday reviewed the progress of ongoing negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement. Goyal informed via the social media platform, X that he and the UK trade minister ‘discussed the progress of India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations’. Discussed the progress of India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations with @KemiBadenoch, UK's Secretary of State for …

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India, UK agree to expedite long-delayed Free Trade Agreement
1 year, 3 months ago

India, UK agree to expedite long-delayed Free Trade Agreement

Firstpost  

At a joint press conference with UK Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said both countries intend to expedite the free trade agreement India and the United Kingdom on Monday expressed their commitment to an early conclusion of the long-delayed free trade agreement between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference with UK Chancellor of Exchequer …

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India denies trade talks with the U.K. halted over Khalistan protests
1 year, 8 months ago

India denies trade talks with the U.K. halted over Khalistan protests

The Hindu  

Government sources in New Delhi on April 10 said reports of India halting talks for a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom over the recent pro-Khalistan protests in London, are “baseless”. U.K. media had earlier reported that the Indian Government has “disengaged” from the trade talks, indicating that dialogue on the FTA could not proceed further “without a public …

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High-quality FTA with India a Priority, Says UK Trade Minister
1 year, 10 months ago

High-quality FTA with India a Priority, Says UK Trade Minister

News 18  

Britain’s trade minister in charge of negotiating a free trade agreement with India says clinching a high-quality deal is among her top priorities for the year, while admitting the talks had hit a “bit of an impasse” which she broke by flying to New Delhi last month. In a speech addressing business leaders at Lancaster House in London on Tuesday, …

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India FTA can be clinched this year, but no more visa offers: UK trade minister
1 year, 11 months ago

India FTA can be clinched this year, but no more visa offers: UK trade minister

India Today  

The India-UK free trade agreement is expected to be clinched this year but it won't involve any boost of free movement visa offers for Indians, British trade minister in charge of the negotiations has said. Kemi Badenoch, who was in New Delhi last month to kick off the sixth round of FTA talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, …

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India-UK likely to sign FTA this year but no more visa offers, says UK minister
1 year, 11 months ago

India-UK likely to sign FTA this year but no more visa offers, says UK minister

Live Mint  

The free trade agreement between India and the UK is anticipated to be finalised this year, but the British trade minister in charge of the negotiations has stated that it won't include any increase in the number of free movement visa offers for Indians. Kemi Badenoch, who was in New Delhi last month to begin the sixth round of FTA …

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More student visas for India not part of the trade deal, U.K. Trade Secretary says
1 year, 11 months ago

More student visas for India not part of the trade deal, U.K. Trade Secretary says

The Hindu  

Kemi Badenoch, United Kingdom’s International Trade Secretary, has reiterated that issuance of more student visas for India is not a part of the anticipated Free Trade Agreement. In a recent interview with the U.K.’s The Times, Ms. Badenoch, who was in India last month for the sixth round of discussion on the India-U.K. FTA, said that Britain left the European …

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FTA Negotiations With India 'Well Advanced', Next Round Set To Commence Very Soon: UK Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

FTA Negotiations With India 'Well Advanced', Next Round Set To Commence Very Soon: UK Minister

ABP News  

Negotiations between Britain and India for an ambitious Free Trade Agreement are “well advanced”, with the next round of talks set to commence very soon, a UK Foreign Office minister told peers in a debate in Parliament here, asserting that a strong deal could boost the country's economy. He confirmed that negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement are “well …

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FTA negotiations with India 'well advanced: U.K. minister
1 year, 11 months ago

FTA negotiations with India 'well advanced: U.K. minister

The Hindu  

Negotiations between Britain and India for an ambitious Free Trade Agreement are “well advanced”, with the next round of talks set to commence very soon, a U.K. Foreign Office minister told peers in a debate in Parliament here, asserting that a strong deal could boost the country's economy. He confirmed that negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement are “well …

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Towards a substantive FTA between India and the UK
2 years, 1 month ago

Towards a substantive FTA between India and the UK

Hindustan Times  

This year, India signed two early harvest deals with Australia and the United Arab Emirates. In fact, if the delay results in a more substantive FTA that raises India’s long-term growth, it will be a better outcome than signing an early harvest deal. According to model-based estimates by the UK’s department of international trade, an early harvest FTA deal would …

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UK PM Rishi Sunak and PM Modi agree to conclude FTA
2 years, 1 month ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak and PM Modi agree to conclude FTA

Op India  

On Thursday 27th October 2022, Rishi Sunak conversed with PM Modi for the first time after assuming the charge as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I’m excited about what our two great democracies can achieve as we deepen our security, defense, and economic partnership in the months & years ahead.” Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for your kind …

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Hopes for India-UK FTA talks impetus with new PM Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

Hopes for India-UK FTA talks impetus with new PM Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

As Rishi Sunak takes over as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister on October 25, 2022, there is renewed hope that the India-UK free trade agreement will get a much-needed impetus after the Diwali deadline for draft completion was missed amid political turmoil in the U.K. “I’m very supportive of India playing an increasingly influential role in the region, and indeed, …

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Diwali Deadline Crossed, Can New PM Rishi Sunak Spread Christmas Cheer With Push to India-UK Trade Deal?
2 years, 1 month ago

Diwali Deadline Crossed, Can New PM Rishi Sunak Spread Christmas Cheer With Push to India-UK Trade Deal?

News 18  

This Diwali was extra special for India. Joyous after defeating arch-rival Pakistan in the first match of the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup, India added yet another feather in its cap as Rishi Sunak was elected UK’s prime minister, replacing the humiliated Liz Truss. India’s main exports to the UK include ready-made garments and textiles, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, …

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Not working to Diwali deadline for India trade pact, says U.K. trade minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Not working to Diwali deadline for India trade pact, says U.K. trade minister

The Hindu  

The free trade agreement negotiations with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline, U.K. Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has confirmed. During a visit to a Scotch whisky distillery on October 13, the Cabinet minister in charge of the FTA negotiations at the Department for International Trade said the deal being lined up with India would bring great wins …

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India-UK FTA by Diwali still remains a possibility: UK government sources
2 years, 2 months ago

India-UK FTA by Diwali still remains a possibility: UK government sources

Live Mint  

The majority of the India-UK free trade agreement negotiations should be done by Diwali, UK government sources said on October 13. The two countries are currently negotiating a "high-ambition" deal that may contribute to a ₹28,000-crore increase in UK economic growth by 2035. Business mobility is distinct from immigration because it involves temporary entry for talent to work for a …

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UK wants India trade deal by Diwali but no compromise on quality
2 years, 2 months ago

UK wants India trade deal by Diwali but no compromise on quality

Live Mint  

Suspense loom around the free trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom with the UK intending to wrap the trade deal by Diwali but also asserting that the country will not compromise on the quality of the deal for speed and will only sign a deal that meets the interests of both the countries. "We do want to secure …

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Explained: The India-UK trade deal and why it is on the ‘verge of collapse’
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: The India-UK trade deal and why it is on the ‘verge of collapse’

Firstpost  

The deal, India’s biggest and most ambitious free trade agreement, is in trouble after home secretary Suella Braverman made comments about ‘visa overstayers’ that incensed Indian officials and some in her own government The much-anticipated India-UK trade deal is apparently on the verge of collapse. Trade secretary Kemi Badenoch seemed to lay the groundwork for this last week, when she …

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India- UK free trade agreement talks face deadlock over data, says report
2 years, 2 months ago

India- UK free trade agreement talks face deadlock over data, says report

Firstpost  

London: Data localisation and UK companies being allowed to bid for Indian government contracts are among the issues causing a possible deadlock in the final stages of the India-UK free trade agreement negotiations towards a Diwali draft completion deadline, according to a UK media report on Sunday. ‘The Daily Telegraph’ quoted a source close to the talks to say that …

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India-U.K. free trade pact may miss October deadline
2 years, 2 months ago

India-U.K. free trade pact may miss October deadline

The Hindu  

The India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement may not be ready in time for its “Diwali” or October-end deadline indicated both New Delhi and London, as India reacted sharply to British Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s statement linking the FTA with migration issues and the U.K. government said “quality”, not “speed” would determine the FTA’s launch. Responding to questions at the weekly media …

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Free trade talks in final phase with Diwali deadline in sight, says London Lord Mayor
2 years, 2 months ago

Free trade talks in final phase with Diwali deadline in sight, says London Lord Mayor

The Hindu  

The free trade agreement talks between India and the UK are now in their final phase and despite some outstanding issues to be resolved, there is optimism on both sides that the Diwali deadline for a draft will be met, according to the Lord Mayor of London. Vincent Keaveny, the 693rd Lord Mayor who represents the financial hub of the …

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Free trade talks in final phase with Diwali deadline in sight, says London Lord Mayor
2 years, 2 months ago

Free trade talks in final phase with Diwali deadline in sight, says London Lord Mayor

India TV News  

The free trade agreement talks between India and the UK are now in their final phase and despite some outstanding issues to be resolved, there is optimism on both sides that the Diwali deadline for a draft will be met, according to the Lord Mayor of London. Vincent Keaveny, the 693rd Lord Mayor who represents the financial hub of the …

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