Overview

• The prime minister arrived in Mumbai with a 125‑strong delegation of business, academic and cultural leaders, the largest UK trade mission to India to date.
• Downing Street said 64 Indian companies have pledged about £1.3 billion of investment in Britain, alongside new airline services and plans for three Bollywood films to shoot in the UK.
• Starmer told delegates he wants the free trade agreement implemented “as quickly as humanly possible,” as trade ministers moved to reposition JETCO to oversee delivery.
• He ruled out broader visa concessions for Indian workers or students as part of the deal, saying the focus is on business ties, with universities looking to expand their presence in India.
• Talks with Narendra Modi will cover a technology security initiative and the Vision 2035 roadmap, with both leaders due at the CEO Forum and Global Fintech Fest, and Starmer expected to raise the Jagtar Singh Johal case.