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UK-India FTA boosts trade with £25.5 billion annual forecast

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 15
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The UK-India Free Trade Agreement became operational on July 15, 2026, with forecasts suggesting it could boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually in the long run. Key investments announced included a £1 billion pledge from Graphcore, a company of SoftBank Group, for a new AI engineering campus in Bengaluru. Additionally, Tide committed £500 million over five years, while Revolut announced a similar £500 million investment in its India business.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The agreements are expected to strengthen supply chains and support job creation across both nations. Companies like Paysecure are aiming to boost UK exports by £370 million over five years through integrations with top Indian banks. Meanwhile, Yash Raj Films committed to producing three new Bollywood films in the UK, which is projected to generate over 3,000 new jobs in the UK.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India whose government oversees the bilateral economic partnership.
  • Keir StarmerPrime Minister of the United Kingdom whose government is part of the bilateral partnership.
  • Yash Raj FilmsIndian film studio that committed to producing new films in the UK.
  • TideNorwegian public transport company that committed to expanding its operations in India.
  • SoftBank GroupJapanese company whose subsidiary pledged investment in India's AI sector.
  • RevolutFinancial technology company that announced a major investment in its India business.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • RevolutSpeculative

    The company could expand its operations in India through the announced funding.

  • Yash Raj FilmsSpeculative

    The film studio could secure new revenue streams and projects through the UK production commitments.

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