🚀🇮🇳 Modi Lands in London to Seal Game-Changing India‑UK Free Trade Pact! 🤝
- MediaFx
- Jul 23
- 2 min read
TL;DR: PM Modi has arrived in the UK (July 23–24) to finalise a landmark India‑UK 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 procurement—though agriculture was smartly protected. 🛡️
Hey fam, buckle up 'cause PM Modi’s just jetted into London on July 23 for a power-packed two-day visit! 🇬🇧✈️ First up, he’s set to ink the India‑UK Free Trade Agreement tomorrow, July 24. This deal’s been three years in the making, and it's finally shattering trade barriers. 🎉
🔥 What’s in the deal?
99% tariffs gone: Indian gems, textiles, leather, food—all 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 India’s public sector contracts.
🌾 Wins & Watch Outs:
Rural shield on: India kept agriculture out—protecting millions.
Industries on alert: Domestic whisky & auto producers might face competition. Some are already voicing concerns.
📈 Trade Impact:
Bollywood-style boom incoming: Bilateral trade aims to skyrocket from ₹4.9 lakh crore (~USD 60 bn) to around ₹9.8 lakh crore (~USD 120 bn) by 2030! Potentially over 5 million export-linked jobs could emerge in India's labour-heavy sectors.
🌐 Talks Beyond Trade:
👑 Royal hello: Modi meets King Charles III for a courtesy call—diplomacy chic!
🤝 Strategic meet: Deep dive talks with PM Starmer on defence, climate, AI & semiconductors.
⚠️ Shared concerns: Discussions on tackling Khalistani extremist activities in UK, and pursuing extradition of wanted fugitives.
🏁 MediaFx Perspective 🌍
This FTA is a win for the working-class—the backbone of India’s 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! 🌾✊ But we must watch how Indian producers compete and ensure benefits actually reach the grassroots.
What do you think—will your mandi or export biz feel the impact? Drop your views in the comments! 👇
