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Financial Express Ahmedabad
|August 18, 2025
WHAT THE UK-INDIA FTA MEANS FOR SKILLED PROFESSIONALS
WHEN TWO OF the world's most dynamic economies sign a trade agreement, it's easy to focus on the metrics. An estimated £5 billion added to each country's GDP. Tariffs slashed across sectors. Trade volumes expected to grow significantly. But the real story of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in July, is not just about figures, but about what this means for people, for talent, and for the future of professional services.
Talent-led trade The UK-India FTA represents the most comprehensive trade pact India has signed with any western nation. It includes binding commitments to liberalise trade in professional and business services—crucial in a global economy where finance, accounting, consulting, and legal sectors drive growth. It simplifies market access, ensures fair treatment of foreign providers, and promotes regulatory transparency, creating opportunities for firms and professionals in both countries.
This story is from the August 18, 2025 edition of Financial Express Ahmedabad.
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