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Wait for India-UK free trade agreement likely to extend until mid-2023

One of the officials said that the trade deal between India and the UK is at the last stage

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The UK was India’s 17th largest trade partner during April-August (2022)

Shreya Nandi New Delhi
The free-trade agreement (FTA) discussions between India and the United Kingdom (UK) may spill over to mid-next year as both nations are yet to iron out their differences over providing greater market access for certain goods and services, people aware of the matter said.

 Also, the brewing political tensions in the UK, coupled with the fear of a recession due to slower-than-expected economic growth, may defer the timeline for the finalisation of the pact.

Responding to Business Standard’s emailed queries, UK’s Department for International Trade spokesperson said that the UK has a close, positive working relationship with India and