Modi-Starmer Trade Meeting LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the scenic Raj Bhavan in Mumbai today. This will be their third meeting, after talks at Chequers in Buckinghamshire in July and on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro last November. Modi will be joined by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, EAM S Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. On the UK side, Starmer will be accompanied by Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and Jason Stockwood, Minister of State for Investment.
Modi-Starmer Meet: Itinerary of the day
The two leaders will hold talks with top business and industry figures to explore opportunities under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is seen as a key pillar of their future economic partnership. They will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Starmer said ahead of the meeting that the trade deal signed with India in July was “the best secured by any country.” He added that it was not just a document but “a launchpad for growth,” pointing out that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028, making trade faster and cheaper between the two countries.
Joint appearance at Global Fintech Fest
Both the PMs will 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: Modi and Starmer to meet business leaders today
The two leaders will meet top business and industry representatives to discuss opportunities under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is considered a major part of their future economic partnership. They will also talk about regional and global issues that interest both countries.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: What's on agenda today?
During the meeting, the two Prime Ministers will review progress across various areas of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, following the ‘Vision 2035’ roadmap. This 10-year plan focuses on key areas like trade and investment, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate and energy, health, education, and people-to-people ties, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Doval, Jaishankar, and Misri to join Modi
Prime Minister Modi will be joined by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be accompanied by Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and Jason Stockwood, Minister of State for Investment. The leaders are expected to discuss ways to boost cooperation in trade, investment, technology, defence, climate action, and education. They will also participate in the India-UK CEO Forum and the Global Fintech Fest 2025.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Rolls-Royce to make India a ‘home market’, plans major expansion
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic, who is in India as part of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s delegation, announced that the company will treat India as one of its “home markets.” The company plans to double its sourcing from India by 2030 and establish its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre in the country.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: India, UK discuss trade boost as Ministers meet in Mumbai
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met British Trade Minister Peter Kyle in Mumbai to explore ways to strengthen trade ties between the two countries. The meeting took place during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s two-day visit to India. Kyle is part of the British delegation accompanying Starmer. Earlier in July, India and the UK finalized a free trade agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Britain. The deal aims to lower tariffs on products like textiles, whisky, and cars, while opening up new market opportunities for businesses. The agreement between the world’s fifth- and sixth-largest economies is expected to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion (around USD 34 billion) by 2040.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: Modi, Starmer to review Vision 2035 roadmap
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet in Mumbai to strengthen the India–UK Strategic Partnership and review the Vision 2035 roadmap. Both leaders will also speak at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, which is themed “Powered by AI: Augmented Intelligence, Innovation, and Inclusion.” Their discussions and speeches will focus on boosting cooperation in trade, technology, and innovation, as part of efforts to deepen economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
PM Modi-Starmer Meeting LIVE: PM Modi to host Keir Starmer today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting UK PM Keir Starmer today in Mumbai to discuss trade, technology and future investments. The duo will be meeting in Mumbai at the prestine Raj Bhawan.