LONDON (Oct 10) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that his visit to India had secured £3.6 billion worth of investments from UK companies across the artificial intelligence and fintech sectors, creating thousands of new jobs.
Starmer wrapped up his two-day visit to Mumbai, where he held wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, technology collaboration, and economic growth.
He said the trip underscored Britain’s commitment to deepening commercial ties with India under the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement (CETA) signed in July 2025.
“The visit has helped the UK seize the opportunities created by CETA,” Starmer said, adding that his government would continue to open “more doors for British businesses in India.”
He also highlighted the upcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, calling it “ambitious” and saying it would make trade quicker, cheaper, and easier for both sides.
Starmer’s visit focused on expanding cooperation in AI research, fintech innovation, and digital infrastructure, areas where both governments see high growth potential.