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New Delhi/London, July 24, 2025 — India and the United Kingdom took a historic step forward in their strategic partnership on Thursday by signing a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that aims to double bilateral trade by 2030. The comprehensive pact, inked after years of negotiation, will significantly increase market access, eliminate tariffs on key exports, and boost economic cooperation across sectors.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer jointly witnessed the signing ceremony at Chequers, the British PM’s official country residence. Calling it a "historic day in India-UK relations," Modi emphasized that the deal would create vast…