India, UK To Resume FTA Talks On 3 Nov

Meanwhile, no specific deadline has been finalised to conclude the talks. India’s benefit instead likely duty cuts for British alcohol and automobiles and flexible visa arrangements would be focused during the meeting

According to officials, India and the United Kingdom are all set to resume formal talks over bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the prime ministers of the two nations. Agreeing on the need for its early conclusion, the talks will take place on 3 November.

Meanwhile, no specific deadline has been finalised to conclude the talks. The target was missed after the Diwali, informed the officials.

India’s benefit instead likely duty cuts for British alcohol and automobiles and flexible visa arrangements would be focused during the meeting.

As of now, 16 chapters across 27 policy areas have been agreed upon in the negotiations, they said.