India-UK Partnership: A Key Opportunity Amid US Trade Challenges

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AYLESBURY, ENGLAND - JULY 24: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, shake hands in front of a Premier League trophy during a business showcase event at Chequers on July 24, 2025 in Aylesbury, England. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, as they formally sign a new free trade agreement, which has been in negotiation for three years. The deal - the most significant trade pact made by the UK since Brexit, and for India, the first it's signed outside Asia - will still need to be approved by the British parliament and India's federal cabinet, which is expected to take place within a year. (Photo by Kin Cheung - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

India-UK Partnership: A Key Opportunity Amid US Trade Challenges::

With the US becoming less accessible for Indian exporters due to rising trade barriers, India is increasingly looking to strengthen ties with the UK. The recent visit of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signal fresh opportunities in the UK market for India. Reduced tariffs under CETA can boost exports, but experts caution that tariff cuts alone won’t guarantee success. To fully capitalize on this partnership, India needs to undertake structural reforms to enhance competitiveness, including improving infrastructure, easing regulations, and investing in technology. The UK’s market, known for high standards and demand for quality goods and services, offers a promising platform for India’s growth ambitions. If both countries leverage their historic ties and economic complementarities, the India-UK partnership could become a powerful driver of trade and investment in the coming years.

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