The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Mumbai on October 8, leading a 125-member delegation of CEOs, entrepreneurs, university leaders, and cultural icons.

The visit aims to deepen economic ties with India following the July trade agreement.

The UK-India trade deal reduces tariffs and opens access to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. British companies like Rolls Royce, British Airways, and Diageo joined the mission to explore expansion in India’s booming market.

Small and medium enterprises from across the UK also joined the trip. The deal improves customs processes and digital infrastructure, helping businesses of all sizes trade more easily with India.

British Airways announced a third daily flight between Delhi and London Heathrow by 2026. Manchester Airport will l

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