Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03pm on 13 Oct 2023,Friday Business
India and the UK are on the brink of finalizing a trade deal as negotiations have significantly narrowed differences on key issues such as business mobility, Scotch whisky, and automobiles. Both sides are working on granting access to Indian professionals for short-term business visits, aiming for a reciprocal agreement. Although some matters require political approval, high-level talks continue. The UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak might visit India later this month to endorse the agreement if negotiations covering 26 chapters conclude positively. However, the narrowing window due to upcoming elections in both countries adds urgency to finalizing the deal.
