U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai, early on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) morning, for a two-day visit, with a delegation of 125 people, including CEOs and representatives from British institutes, universities and industry groups. The visit comes months after India and the U.K. signed a trade deal during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July visit to the European country. It also comes as both countries are navigating major geopolitical shifts, including their respective trading relationships with the U.S., under the administration of Donald Trump.
The visit is focused on trade and business, with No.10 Downing Street calling it a “two-day trade mission to Mumbai”. The U.K. delegation will include the Minister for trade and business, Peter Kyle, as well as investment minister Jason Stockwood.
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