India-U.Ok. FTA to stimulate innovation, ease market entry, foster funding, says Sunil Bharti Mittal

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on Thursday (July 25, 2025) establishes a contemporary, forward-looking partnership that might stimulate innovation, ease market entry, and foster funding, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder & Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and Co-Chair of the India-UK CEO Forum. And the chief of the enterprise delegation from India stated.

“Businesses in India in addition to the UK stand to achieve tremendously, because it lays the groundwork for scaling up bilateral cooperation throughout key development sectors,” he stated

Calling this a watershed second in India–UK financial relations, Prashant Ruia, Group Chief Executive, Essar stated, “The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks the start of a brand new period of strategic collaboration between the 2 nations. By decreasing tariffs, easing market entry, and deepening providers and funding flows, this landmark deal unlocks immense potential for each economies.”

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Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) stated, “This FTA marks a defining second in our bilateral relationship, reflecting a shared dedication to inclusive development, financial resilience, and industrial transformation. It creates a robust basis for deeper market entry, regulatory cooperation, and next-generation partnerships between Indian and UK companies.”

Commenting on the deal Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group stated, “The landmark commerce settlement between India and the UK marks a transformative second within the international financial panorama. It’s not only a win for commerce, however a blueprint for a contemporary, values-led partnership that places innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development on the coronary heart of worldwide collaboration.”

“This deal can be a testomony to the rising stature of India as a trusted associate and innovation powerhouse within the international order. We commend each governments for his or her daring management in charting a shared future rooted in prosperity, sustainability, and belief,” he added.