Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India & UK have formally been launched today, to double the bilateral trade by 2030; 1st round of negotiations to begin on Jan 17, & future rounds to take place approx every 5 weeks: India-UK Joint Media Statement

FTA with the UK is expected to increase our exports in leather, textile, jewellery & processed Agri products. Enhancement of sectoral cooperation by addressing market access issues & removing trade restrictions would generate direct & indirect employment: India-UK Joint Statement