BS EDIT: Building a Partnership: UK–India Ties Still Have Room to Grow

By Business StandardPublished On Oct 13, 2025

Keir Starmer’s visit marked a turning point, with the signing of CETA aimed at expanding bilateral trade and long-term economic cooperation

India pledged £1.3 billion in investments during the visit, while both nations seek to drive innovation through joint research and development

Indian exporters, especially in gems and jewellery, see new potential in the UK market amid shifting global trade dynamics

Starmer’s fintech speech in Mumbai signals intent to strengthen ties in financial services and deepen technological collaboration

With rising Indian migration to the UK, visa talks are unlikely to resume; instead, the focus turns to managing irregular migration together

The path ahead depends on execution—mutual standards, regulatory clarity, and security cooperation will shape the partnership's future