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UK-India trade mission announces over £1 billion in new deals
A major UK trade mission to India, involving government ministers, northern English mayors, and over 100 businesses, has announced more than £1 billion in new commercial deals. The mission follows the implementation of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed in July 2025, which has reportedly facilitated nearly £12 billion in total deals to date.
Key developments include a £50 million investment by Meta for Data Technologies (MFD) to fund artificial intelligence research in the United Kingdom. Additionally, aviation services provider Menzies Aviation is targeting more than £600 million in revenue through an expanded presence in the Indian market.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds noted that the trade deal has allowed regional businesses to establish new partnerships, aiming to drive investment and job growth across the UK.
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India · Jonathan Reynolds · Menzies Aviation · Meta for Data Technologies · United Kingdom
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Menzies Aviation aims to generate over £600 million in revenue by expanding its presence in India.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A UK trade delegation including over 100 businesses, several cabinet secretaries, and northern mayors has arrived in India.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated that the trade deal with India has enabled regional businesses to build new partnerships. caithness-business.co.uk · olaygazete.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meta for Data Technologies (MFD) is investing £50 million to fund artificial intelligence research in the UK.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nearly £12 billion in deals have been announced since the UK-India Free Trade Agreement was signed in July 2025.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The trade mission has announced more than £1 billion in new commercial deals. caithness-business.co.uk · olaygazete.co.uk