Big trade wins for India as PM Modi attends G7 meet: UK deal date, EU FTA by year-end | Full list
The UK-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement takes effect on July 15, 2026. India also seeks an EU free trade agreement by the end of the year and a revival of trade with Ukraine.
What changed
The specific name of the UK deal as the CETA is now identified.
Live updates
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UK-India Trade Deal Set for July 15 Launch
confidence 80%The UK-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement takes effect on July 15, 2026. India also seeks an EU free trade agreement by the end of the year and a revival of trade with Ukraine.
What's confirmed:
- The UK-India trade deal enters into force on 15 July 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- Keir Starmer views the India-UK FTA as a defining deal of his tenure.
- India intends to sign a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of the year.
- Prime Minister Modi wants to revive trade ties with Ukraine.
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PM Modi Pursues Trade Recovery with Ukraine After G7 Talks
confidence 90%India aims to sign a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of the year. A trade deal with the UK is scheduled to start July 15. Prime Minister Modi also expressed a desire to revive trade ties with Ukraine.
What's confirmed:
- India and the EU intend to sign a free trade agreement by the end of the year.
- A trade agreement with the UK is set to begin July 15.
Still unconfirmed:
- PM Modi told Ukrainian President Zelenskyy that India backs peace and seeks the revival of India-Ukraine trade ties.
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India Secures Trade Gains with UK and EU at G7 Summit
confidence 90%Prime Minister Modi advanced economic ties with the UK, Canada, and the EU during the G7 summit. A trade agreement with the UK is set to begin July 15. India and the EU intend to sign a free trade agreement by the end of the year.
What's confirmed:
- The India-UK Free Trade Agreement will take effect on July 15.
- The India-UK FTA is worth $6.5 billion.
- India and the EU are expected to sign a free trade agreement by the end of the year.
- PM Modi held discussions with President William Ruto of Kenya, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan, and President Lee Jae-Myung of South Korea.
- Negotiations for the India-EU FTA were officially finalized in January.
Still unconfirmed:
- A hot mic exchange between PM Modi and Keir Starmer suggests a breakthrough in resolving key issues for the UK trade deal.
- India may reconsider certain concessions under the free trade agreement in response to the UK.
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India and UK Agree to Implement Trade Deal on July 15
confidence 90%Prime Minister Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to enact a trade deal starting July 15. The agreement aims to boost the UK economy and reduce tariffs. India also continues work toward a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of 2026.
What's confirmed:
- The UK-India trade deal takes effect on July 15.
- Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Keir Starmer met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Commerce and Industry Ministry states a consensus was reached to safeguard steel trade.
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India Secures Trade Timelines for EU and UK Deals at G7 Summit
confidence 95%Prime Minister Modi met with EU and US leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit to advance economic ties. The European Union and India aim to sign a free trade agreement by the end of 2026. Additionally, a trade deal with the UK is set to become effective on July 15.
What's confirmed:
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the India-EU free trade deal will be signed by the end of 2026.
- The India-UK FTA will take effect on July 15.
- Prime Minister Modi held a trilateral meeting with EU leaders Costa and von der Leyen.
- India and the EU agreed to increase cooperation regarding security, defence, and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor.
- Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed trade, defence, and AI security risks.
Still unconfirmed:
- The proposed trade agreement with the US is in its final stages.
- An investment pact with the EU is currently on.