UPSC Editorial Analysis: India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

General Studies-2; Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Introduction The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), finalized in May 2025 after over three years of negotiations, marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This comprehensive deal encompasses goods, services, and labor mobility, aiming to double bilateral trade to …

U.K. launches FTA negotiations with India:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral Relations.   Context: The UK government on January 13, 2022, announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India. This is being described as a “golden opportunity” to put British businesses at the “front of the queue” of the Indian economy.   Significance: It offers huge benefits …