India–UK Relations

India–UK FTA Negotiations (2024–25)

India and the United Kingdom launched negotiations for a comprehensive FTA in January 2022, alongside talks on an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP).

  • As of 2024–25, multiple negotiation rounds have been completed, but the agreement remains under negotiation due to key differences.
  • A major sticking point is mobility of professionals (Mode 4 services), with India seeking easier visa norms, social security totalisation, and recognition of qualifications.
  • The UK has shown caution on immigration liberalisation, influenced by domestic political and labour market considerations (official UK policy stance).
  • India is demanding tariff reductions on labour-intensive exports such as textiles, ....
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