India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks are close to completion with no more full rounds expected, officials confirmed. At the same time, India is working on an early harvest trade deal with the European Union. These moves align with India’s broader trade strategy to secure balanced, equitable partnerships amid evolving global trade rules. Upcoming meetings in May will likely shape the final outcomes.

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• India-UK FTA talks almost done; no more full rounds expected.
• UK team recently visited India to resolve Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) issues.Dispute resolution remains main sticking point in BIT talks.
• Minister Piyush Goyal to visit London next month for follow-up.
• India-EU early harvest deal under discussion for faster trade progress.
• 11th India-EU FTA round set for May 12–16 in New Delhi.
• India aims balanced, fair trade—focus on mutual economic gains.
• FTA talks with UK resumed Feb 2025 after 8-month pause due to UK elections.
• Early harvest deals help isolate easier trade areas first, delay complex topics.
• India aligning with global shifts, targeting strategic trade wins with EU, UK.