šš®š³ Modi Lands in London to Seal Game-Changing IndiaāUK Free Trade Pact! š¤
- MediaFx

- Jul 23, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā PM Modi has arrived in the UK (JulyāÆ23ā24) to finalise a landmark IndiaāUK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expected to wipe out tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and nearly 90% of UK goods. Along with PM Keir Starmer and King Charles III, he'll also discuss security concerns like Khalistani extremism and fugitive extradition. This deal, aimed at doubling trade by 2030, boosts job creation and access to government procurementāthough agriculture was smartly protected. š”ļø

Hey fam, buckle up 'cause PM Modiās just jetted into London on JulyāÆ23 for a power-packed two-day visit! š¬š§āļø First up, heās set to ink the IndiaāUK Free Trade AgreementĀ tomorrow, JulyāÆ24. This dealās been three years in the making, and it's finally shattering trade barriers. š
š„ Whatās in the deal?
99% tariffs gone: Indian gems, textiles, leather, foodāall duty-free into UK!
UK goods win too: Scotch whisky tariff slashed from 150% to 75% now, easing to 40% over 10 years; car duties cut from 100% to 10% under quotas!
Services & professionals: Enhanced mobility, visa relaxations, recognition of qualifications, and exemption from national insurance.
Govt procurement unlocked: UK firms get more access to Indiaās public sector contracts.
š¾ Wins & Watch Outs:
Rural shield on: India kept agriculture outāprotecting millions.
Industries on alert: Domestic whisky & auto producers might face competition. Some are already voicing concerns.
š Trade Impact:
Bollywood-style boom incoming: Bilateral trade aims to skyrocket from ā¹4.9 lakh crore (~USDāÆ60āÆbn) to around ā¹9.8 lakh crore (~USDāÆ120āÆbn) by 2030! Potentially over 5 million export-linked jobs could emerge in India's labour-heavy sectors.
š Talks Beyond Trade:
š Royal hello: Modi meets King Charles III for a courtesy callādiplomacy chic!
š¤ Strategic meet: Deep dive talks with PM Starmer on defence, climate, AI & semiconductors.
ā ļø Shared concerns: Discussions on tackling Khalistani extremist activities in UK, and pursuing extradition of wanted fugitives.
š MediaFx Perspective š
This FTA is a win for the working-classāthe backbone of Indiaās economy! It values farmers, boosts jobs in textile, leather, gems, engineering, and more. And by keeping agriculture safe, PM Modi has shown commitment to rural folks. Yaari-dosti with UK? Yes please! š¾ā But we must watch how Indian producers compete and ensure benefits actually reach the grassroots.
What do you thinkāwill your mandi or export biz feel the impact? Drop your views in the comments! š













































