Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer held a telephone conversation on Tuesday before announcing the successful conclusion of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), according to an official statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended an invitation to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit India, which was warmly accepted. During a phone conversation between the two leaders, they celebrated the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement,

One of the standout features of the FTA is its significant tariff reductions, particularly the creation of zero-duty access for a wide range of Indian exports to the UK. This is expected to boost India's manufacturing and export competitiveness,