The Hindu

India-U.K. FTA creates predictability for businesses on both sides: City of London policy chief

The India-U.K. trade deal came into effect on July 15, 2026. In a written interview with The Hindu, Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, the U.K.s financial and commercial hub, discusses the implications of the agreement, including what it means for manufacturing, infrastructure and financial services, as well as how investors can navigate changes in U.K. political leadership.