​The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the signing of the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), calling it a transformational milestone in bilateral economic relations. The CII delegation accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his landmark visit to the United Kingdom. The delegation was led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder & Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and Co-Chair of the India–UK CEO Forum. 

Speaking on the occasion, Mittal said, “Indian industry across all sectors welcomes the India–UK FTA with great optimism. This agreement establishes a modern, forward-looking partnership that will stimulate innovation, ease market access, and foster investment. Businesses in India as well as the UK stand to gain tremendously, as it lays the groundwork for scaling up bilateral cooperation across key growth sectors.” 

The CII delegation engaged with senior members of the British government and policymakers, along with select UK CEOs. Discussions also focused on key sectors of collaboration, including skills and mobility, digital transformation and advanced technology, sustainability and climate action, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare. 

Chandrajit  Bannerjee, Director General of CII, added, "CII has been a longstanding advocate for a comprehensive and forward-looking India-UK Free Trade Agreement. This FTA marks a defining moment in our bilateral relationship, reflecting a shared commitment to inclusive growth, economic resilience, and industrial transformation. It creates a strong foundation for deeper market access, regulatory cooperation, and next-generation partnerships between Indian and UK businesses."