India-UK pact: British firms get telecom, construction access; no local office needed in India
Sunday, 27 July 2025 () The newly signed India-UK free trade agreement, CETA, will grant British companies national treatment, enabling them to deliver services in India without establishing a local base. The agreement covers various sectors, including telecom and financial services, while safeguarding sensitive Indian sectors like dairy and rice.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refuted claims that new UK-India trade will lead to British workers being undercut by Indian migrants. Speaking at Chequers, Mr Reynolds said: ''There's nothing in this deal that has an impact on immigration long-term.''
The UK-India trade deal is understood to...