Trade Targets Within Reach: Modi Confident India–UK Pact Will Beat 2030 Deadline

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Prime Minister Modi expects India–UK trade to double well before the 2030 target set under the CETA pact. The agreement, signed in July 2025, aims to reduce tariffs and boost market access. Modi and UK PM Starmer reaffirmed their commitment to fast-track implementation and deepen strategic and economic cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed strong confidence that the target of doubling bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom by 2030 will be achieved ahead of schedule. The statement came during a joint press briefing with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai on October 9, 2025, as part of Starmer’s two-day visit to India.

Key Highlights

- The trade doubling goal was set under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed in July 2025

- Modi stated that the pact will reduce import costs, boost trade volumes, and create employment opportunities for youth in both countries

- UK PM Starmer echoed the optimism, calling the agreement a “breakthrough moment” and highlighting the record 126-member British business delegation accompanying him

- The pact is expected to double bilateral trade to approximately $115 billion by 2030, with implementation likely to begin next year following UK parliamentary ratification

- Modi emphasized the synergy between India’s growth ambitions and the UK’s expertise, calling the partnership “trustworthy and driven by talent and technology”

Strategic Context

- The India–UK CETA includes tariff reductions, enhanced market access, and cooperation in sectors such as defence, education, and clean energy

- Modi reiterated India’s goal to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028 and a fully developed nation by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision

- The two leaders also discussed maritime security, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and global stability, reinforcing the strategic depth of the partnership

Business Momentum

- The CEO Forum was reconvened during the visit to facilitate direct engagement between Indian and British businesses

- Sectors such as fintech, pharmaceuticals, electric mobility, and higher education are expected to benefit from the trade pact

- The UK delegation included leaders from iconic brands, SMEs, and academic institutions, signaling broad-based interest in India’s growth story

Outlook

- Analysts expect the trade pact to unlock new investment flows and accelerate joint ventures across high-growth sectors

- The early achievement of the trade target would mark a milestone in India–UK economic relations and set a precedent for future bilateral agreements

- Both governments have committed to fast-tracking implementation and removing regulatory bottlenecks

Sources: GOV,UK, The Hindu BusinessLine, New Indian Express

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