British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday on a two-day visit to India. He is accompanied by a delegation of 125 people, including CEOs and representatives from British institutes, universities and industry groups.
This is Starmer’s first official visit to India.
The UK PM was greeted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and state Governor Acharya Devvrat.
A warm welcome to PM @Keir_Starmer of the United Kingdom! Received by Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat Mr. Acharya Devvrat @maha_governor at the airport.
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In Mumbai, Starmer will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and take stock of the progress in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The two leaders will also review 'Vision 2035', a focused and time-bound 10-year roadmap of programmes and initiatives in key pillars: trade and investment, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate and energy, health, education, and people-to-people relations.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, both Modi and Starmer will engage with businesses and industry leaders on opportunities presented by the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
"They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance. The leaders will also engage with industry experts, policymakers and innovators," it said.
#WATCH | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai earlier today.
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2025
He was recieved by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat.
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Britain and India signed a free trade agreement in July during a visit by Modi to London, sealing a deal to cut tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky and cars, and allow more market access for businesses.
The deal aims to increase bilateral trade by a further USD 34 billion by 2040.
In Mumbai, Modi and Starmer will also participate in the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest at Jio World Centre and deliver keynote addresses on the occasion.
The fest will bring together innovators, policymakers, central bankers, regulators, investors, academicians, and industry leaders from around the world.
The conference’s central theme, ‘Empowering Finance for a Better World – Powered by AI, Augmented Intelligence, Innovation, and Inclusion', highlights the convergence of technology and human insight in shaping an ethical and sustainable financial future, said the official release.
More than one lakh people from across the world are expected to participate in the event, making it one of the world’s largest fintech gatherings. The event will feature participation from around 7,500 companies, 800 speakers, 400 exhibitors, and 70 regulators representing both Indian and international jurisdictions.
