 Summary of this article
- Starmer arrives in Mumbai with 125-member delegation for a two-day trade mission.
- Discussions focus on trade, investment, Vision 2035, and Global Fintech Fest participation.
- India-U.K. trade deal under CETA includes tariff cuts and aims to strengthen economic ties.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai early on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) with a delegation of 125 officials, CEOs, and representatives from British universities and industry groups, in a two-day visit focused on strengthening trade and business ties with India.
The visit follows the signing of a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Indiaand the U.K. during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London in July. According to The Hindu, the delegation includes Trade and Business Minister Peter Kyle, Investment Minister Jason Stockwood, and representatives from organisations such as the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Rolls-Royce, British Airways, Standard Chartered, Barclays, NatWest, HSBC, Diageo, Arup, and BT.
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Starmer described the trade agreement as a “launchpad for growth” and emphasised that the visit aims to deliver tangible benefits for businesses in both countries. The discussions will also cover regional and global issues, with India and the U.K. exploring a technology partnership under the Technology Security Initiative launched in July 2024. |
