Modi-Starmer Trade Meeting LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the scenic Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Thursday. After holding the talks, both the PMs delivered a joint address to the media. Apart from putting spotlight on India and UK’s shared values of rule of law, Prime Minister Modi also announced that nine UK Universities would be opening their colleges in India. Starmer on the other hand said that this was the biggest delegation that has come from UK to India in a decade. He also said that the purpose of his visit was to “double down” on the trade deal between India and UK.
Starmer also thanked PM Modi for a warm welcome, and later condoled that death of Air India plane crash victims. He added that India and the UK are building a “new, modern partnership” which is focussed on the future and the opportunities it brings.
Modi-Starmer Meet: Joint appearance at Global Fintech Fest
Both the PMs will later attend the sixth edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) in Mumbai. The event will bring together innovators, policymakers, regulators, investors, and industry experts from across the world. This year’s theme, “Empowering Finance for a Better World – Powered by AI, Augmented Intelligence, Innovation, and Inclusion,” focuses on how technology and human insight can together build a more ethical and sustainable financial future.
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PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: PM Modi on Vision 2035
"Prime Minister Starmer and I had announced the Vision 2035. It serves as a blueprint of our shared ambitions. Between open and democratic societies like India and the United Kingdom, there is no area where our cooperation cannot expand," said PM Modi
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: PM Modi on Bharat's AI mission
PM Modi said, “For us, AI means, ‘All Inclusive’. We must invest in skills, innovation, and governance to drive the next wave of growth. In AI, Bharat’s approach is dependent on three principals, equitable access, population scale skilling and responsible deployment. Bharat’s AI mission have capability to handle data and privacy. AI application design should be people centric.”
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: 6,900 new jobs creation from 64 Indian investment projects
During Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Mumbai, he explained the job creation potential of 64 Indian investment projects worth £1.3 billion, which are expected to generate 6,900 new jobs across a range of sectors. Downing Street officials emphasised that the deals signed during Starmer's visit serve as a strong vote of confidence in the UK as a business destination and reflect the growing impact of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement on investor confidence, ahead of its anticipated ratification by the British Parliament.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: UK is ideally positioned to be a key partner in India's growth, says Starmer
India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028, and the UK is ideally positioned to be a key partner in that growth, said Prime Minister Starmer at a news conference.
He described the India-UK trade deal as a strategic launchpad to enhance Britain's global leadership across sectors such as technology, life sciences, renewable energy, and beyond.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: 'Really big opportunity, both for UK and India,' says UK PM on trade deal
"I think there's huge optimism about the trade deal... There was optimism in July at Chequers when we hosted Prime Minister Modi and signed the deal. There's just as much optimism here, with businesses already taking advantage of the new spirit brought about by the trade deal. The trade deal is yet to be fully implemented, which we're going to do quickly, but it has already opened up new opportunities and confidence," said Starmer on India-UK trade deal.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Main outcomes from the visit
– Establishment of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre
– Establishment of the India-UK Joint Centre for AI
– Launch of Phase II of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory and establishment of a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad
– Establishment of the Critical Minerals Industry Guild to secure resilient supply chains and promote green technologies
– Handing over the Letter of Intent for opening of the Campus of Lancaster University in Bengaluru
– In-principle approval for opening of Campus of University of Surrey in GIFT City
– Inaugural meeting of the reconstituted India-UK CEO Forum
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Khalistani extremist issue was discussed in the meeting
On visit of UK PM Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "Khalistani extremist issue was discussed during meeting held today between PM Modi and PM Starmer. PM emphasised that radicalism & violent extremism had no space in democratic societies & should not be allowed to use or abuse the freedoms provided by societies, and there was a need to move against them in the legal framework available on both sides."
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: 'Starmer's visit focuses on trade, investment, and innovation,' says Misri
During UK PM Keir Starmer’s visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that trade and investment is the key focus, saying, "The first major area is trade and investment. The Free Trade Agreement is currently undergoing ratification in both countries, and there is considerable excitement within the trade communities. This visit has opened opportunities for both sides to discuss enhancing economic engagement and fully capitalising on the tariff reductions under the FTA."
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: 'AI and telecom to get a boost through CETA,' says Vikram Misri, Foreign secretary
'AI and telecom to get a boost through CETA,' says Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary. Defence is another sector that is considered.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: India- UK partnership is 'for the people,' says Vikram Misri, Foreign secretary
In a special briefing, Vikram Misri said that the India-UK partnership is a partnership for the people, and it is for shared progress and prosperity.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Outcomes from the visit
– Establishment of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre
– Establishment of the India-UK Joint Centre for AI
– Launch of Phase II of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory and establishment of a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad
– Establishment of the Critical Minerals Industry Guild to secure resilient supply chains and promote green technologies
– Handing over the Letter of Intent for opening of the Campus of Lancaster University in Bengaluru
– In-principle approval for opening of Campus of University of Surrey in GIFT City
– Inaugural meeting of the reconstituted India-UK CEO Forum
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: ' India has joined the top three most funded fintech ecosystems,' says PM Modi
At the Global Fintech Fest at Jio World Centre in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In just the first six months of this year, India has joined the top three most funded fintech ecosystems. India's strength isn't just scale. We're combining scale with inclusion, resilience, and sustainability. "
While addressing the fest, PM Modi said, "For us, AI means, 'All Inclusive'. We must invest in skills, innovation, and governance to drive the next wave of growth. In AI, Bharat's approach is dependent on three principals, equitable access, population scale skilling and responsible deployment. Bharat's AI mission have capability to handle data and privacy. AI application design should be people centric."
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: RBI's digital currency will make digital banking better going ahead, says PM Modi
"India's UPI, Aadhaar-enabled payment, Bharat Bill payment system, Bharat QR, Digi locker, Digi yatra are the backbone of India. I believe that RBI's digital currency will make things better going ahead," says PM Modi.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: India to focus on 'equitable access' in case of AI, says PM Modi
PM Modi spoke about India's AI mission. He added that 'equitable access' will remain as the focus in india's AI mission.
PM Modi speaks at GFF on digital payment. He says, "Digital payments has become routine in India, which is because of JAM (Jan-Dhan, Aadhar and mobile) trinity. Per 100 digital transactions globally, 50 take place in India. Bharat's digital stack is being talked about across the world now."
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Global Fintech Fest will attract investors, says PM Modi
At the Global Fintech Fest, PM Modi stated that this fest could attract investors to India.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: PM Modi speaks at Global Fintech Fest
While addressing Global Fintech Fest, PM Modi said, 'We want the UK to be India's first choice for finance and fintech.' He further added that Mumbai is a city of energy, enterprise and endless possibilities.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: PM Modi announces opening of nuclear power sector to private investment
#watch | Mumbai: At the India-UK CEO Forum, PM Narendra Modi says, "I am pleased to announce that we are opening up the nuclear power sector to the private sector, and all this has created opportunities to take India-UK cooperation to new heights. I invite you to join India on… pic.twitter.com/g3PZ9Ug1AX
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2025
At the India-UK CEO Forum, PM Narendra Modi revealed that India is opening its nuclear power sector to private investment, creating fresh opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation. He invited businesses to join India’s development journey.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: India-UK FTA to benefit MSMEs and generate employment for youth
While addressing the media at the CEO forum stated that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would benefit MSMEs, generate employment for youth, and noted that nine UK universities are planning to open campuses in India.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Starmer calls the visit to India 'celebration of the partnership '
During his address at the CEO forum, Starmer said, " It was my privilege to have some of you there and to have the Prime Minister there at Chequers for that historic meeting and then to have this as the second part of that. I see this as a celebration of the partnership between the UK and India and a clear display of our belief in the potential..."
#watch | Mumbai: At the India-UK CEO Forum, PM Narendra Modi says, "To ensure that this Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) reaches its full potential, I would like to present four new dimensions to this CETA. These new dimensions of my CETA will perhaps broaden it… pic.twitter.com/TVFrhmXUsP
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2025
At the CEO forum, Modi explained four new dimensions to CETA, He said, " 'C' stands for Commerce and Economy. 'E' stands for Education and People-to-People Relations. 'T' stands for Technology and Innovation. 'A' stands for Aspiration. Today, our bilateral trade is approximately $56 billion. We have set a target of doubling it by 2030. I am confident that we can achieve this target ahead of time."
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: PM Modi and Starmer discussed Gaza and Ukraine war
As reported by CNN News 18, PM Modi and Starmer held talks and discussed Gaza and Ukraine war.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: India-UK aim to double bilateral trade by 2030
PM Modi said at the India-UK CEO Forum in Mumbai," Today, our bilateral trade is approximately $56 billion. We have set a target of doubling it by 2030. I am confident that we can achieve this target ahead of time."
Sharing my remarks during the India-UK CEO Forum. https://t.co/bdo8XCdMBV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and the UK are "natural partners," and their strengthening relationship serves as a key pillar of global stability and economic progress amid ongoing global uncertainty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the path-breaking India-UK CETA "will create new job opportunities for youth, expand trade and benefit both our industries as well as consumers". In his talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, Modi said that they discussed trade, economic ties, technology, defence, AI, sustainable development, renewable energy, among other topics.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: UK has secured a $468 million agreement to supply India with missile systems
UK announced it had signed a $468 million contract to supply the Indian Army with UK-made lightweight missiles, marking a step forward in the growing defense partnership between the two nations.
In its statement on the deal, the British government said the contract for Lightweight Multirole Missiles, produced by Thales in Northern Ireland, would secure 700 jobs at a factory currently producing the same weapons for Ukraine.
“The deal paves the way for a broader complex weapons partnership between the U.K. and India, currently under negotiation between the two governments,” it added.
- Establishment of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre
- Establishment of the India-UK Joint Centre for AI
- Launch of Phase II of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory and establishment of a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad
- Establishment of the Critical Minerals Industry Guild to secure resilient supply chains and promote green technologies
- Handing over the Letter of Intent for opening of the Campus of Lancaster University in Bengaluru
- In-principle approval for opening of Campus of University of Surrey in GIFT City
- Inaugural meeting of the reconstituted India-UK CEO Forum
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: PM Modi, Starmer arrive at Jio World Center
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer have arrived at the Jio Center in Mumbai to take part in the CEO Forum.
#watch | Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi, along with UK PM Keir Starmer, arrive at Jio World Center in Mumbai for CEO Forum.
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PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Starmer bats for India's UNSC seat
UK PM Keir Starmer in a joint address today batted for a UNSC seat for India. "We sit together in commonwealth, G20 and we want to see Indian taking its rightful place in the UN Security Council," he said.