Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

The India-UK free trade deal is a game-changer for bilateral trade relations

adminMay 8, 202508 mins

The agreement promises to enhance economic engagement and reshape global value chains. Indian industry contributes extensively to the UK’s economy. According to the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) India meets Britain Tracker 2024 report, the number of Indian companies in the UK was estimated at more than 970, contributing about £1.17 billion to the UK’s…

Shyam Saran: India must navigate the Trump era’s trade turbulence with care

adminFebruary 11, 202509 mins

On 3 February, both Canada and Mexico were given a 30-day reprieve, with concessions extracted from them—the beefing up of border patrols to prevent ingress of fentanyl and illegal immigrants. While both Canada and Mexico had threatened retaliatory tariffs, they too have deferred action in the wake of Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend tariffs on…