UK PM Keir Starmer Arrives in Mumbai with Major Business Delegation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday with a 100-member business delegation for a two-day India visit, his first as UK PM. He is set to hold bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi, focusing on fintech, trade, and defence, and jointly address the Global Fintech Summit. Following the July 2025 signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, both nations aim to enhance cooperation in connectivity, emerging technologies, pharmaceuticals, and transport. Starmer’s visit highlights the Scotch whisky industry as a major beneficiary, potentially boosting sales to India and creating over 1,000 UK jobs.