India-UK FTA to Drive Strategic Economic Transformation: Piyush Goyal at India Global Forum 2025
Speaking at the India Global Forum 2025 in London, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasized that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) lays a strong foundation for practical cooperation in trade, technology, and mobility. Highlighting India’s Strategic Economic Vision, the Minister presented a comprehensive roadmap to expand bilateral gains across key sectors.

Mr. Goyal reaffirmed India’s commitment to evolving the FTA from a negotiated document into a transformative economic partnership, reflecting a broader ambition shared by two vibrant democracies.
He was joined at the forum by UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Mr. Jonathan Reynolds, underscoring the mutual intent to strengthen economic ties. The Minister described the FTA as more than a trade pact — a symbol of India’s capacity to secure balanced, forward-looking trade frameworks aligned with national priorities and global aspirations.inputs AIR