British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on his first official visit to India, struck a chord with the audience at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai as he began his greetings in Hindi, saying, " Namaskar Mumbai, Mujhe yaha aakar bahot khushi hui " (Hello Mumbai, I am very happy to have come here).

"I hope that was roughly right, but look, it’s fantastic to be here with all of you and with Prime Minister Modi and just to see the room as vibrant and energetic as this is fantastic. India’s financial and economic capital, Namaskar," Starmer said.

October 9, 2025

Starmer's Hindi remark drew applause from the audience, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who couldn't suppress a smile. Meanwhile, the British Prime Minister asserted that the UK and India are natural partners in fintech

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