India UK FTA

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal told media persons that the deal is likely to be finalised before end of this year, as all contentious issues have been resolved. The deal is aimed at propelling growth and creating jobs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had recently visited London to conclude the 11th round of talks to finalise the FTA. Barthwal too had accompanied him.

UK Trade Secretary Badenoch is in India to restart the India-UK FTA negotiations, which got stalled in July this year. The negotiations would aim to cut tariffs and facilitate financial and legal services by the UK in India. Badenoch will also meet business leaders to seek their feedback regarding the trade pact.

Both the leaders are expected to begin the sixth round of FTA negotiations. The negotiations would aim to cut tariffs and facilitate financial and legal services by UK in India. Badenoch will also meet business leaders to seek their feedback regarding the trade pact.