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India-UK FTA: The devil is in the details
India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom marks a historic milestone as India’s first major FTA with a Western country, expected to potentially double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030.
UK-India FTA text (July 2025)
India, UK start a new chapter with FTA
India and the UK have formalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), targeting a trade volume exceeding $100 billion by 2030. This landmark deal, India's 16th such pact, eliminates tariffs on key sectors like leather and apparel in the UK, while reducing duties on British whisky and cars in India.
UK-India FTA: a missed opportunity for a fairer, greener trade agenda
The UK–India Free Trade Agreement marks a milestone in UK trade policy, but without binding commitments on rights, climate or accountability, it falls short of delivering a truly progressive deal.
Türkiye, UK conclude 1st round of free trade agreement negotiations
Updated FTA to include new provisions for trade in agricultural products, services and investments as next round of talks to be held by end of 2025, Türkiye's Trade Ministry says
Update on status of notice of termination of mining leases
Ghana terminated FGRBPL’s mining leases in 2024, prompting BGHL to challenge the decision under the UK-Ghana BIT via arbitration in 2025. If unsuccessful, BGHL risks losing its leases and mining plans. The outcome remains uncertain.
UK unveils new trade reforms to boost African exports, intra-continental trade
African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of trade reforms unveiled by the United Kingdom, aimed at simplifying access to the UK market and strengthening economic ties with developing countries.
Indian farmers reject proposed trade deals with West and prepare for July 9 national strike
Major Indian farmer’s groups have announced they will participate in the upcoming July 9 national strike call made by the central trade unions against the government’s anti-worker policies.
Korea, Britain set to hold 5th round of follow-up negotiations to improve FTA
Korea and Britain commenced the fifth round of follow-up negotiations in Seoul to upgrade their FTA. The talks, running through the week, focus on enhancing trade by easing product origin regulations and introducing new rules involving supply chains, digital trade, services, investment, and government procurement.
Analyzing the India-UK FTA: is India giving up its ‘digital sovereignty’ dream?
The India-UK FTA includes several trade liberalization measures, with a special emphasis on digital trade provisions. These provisions, while appearing to promote free trade principles like non-discrimination, have significant implications for India's domestic digital policies aimed at maintaining regulatory control and supporting digital sovereignty.