In a key step toward strengthening bilateral economic ties, India and the United Kingdom have signed the terms of reference to reposition their Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), signaling a renewed phase of collaboration.
The development marks a strategic institutional reset, designed to enhance coordination and accelerate the implementation of the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The repositioned JETCO framework will act as a cornerstone for structured dialogue, addressing trade bottlenecks and identifying new opportunities across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, services, and green energy.
Officials familiar with the talks described the move as a reflection of both nations’ commitment to building a future-ready trade partnership, one that aligns with shared goals of sustainable growth, digital innovation, and supply-chain resilience.
The announcement comes amid UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India, where economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and strategic trade frameworks are expected to dominate discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The restructured JETCO is anticipated to lay the groundwork for deeper market access, investment facilitation, and regulatory harmonization, as India and the UK work toward concluding their long-pending free trade pact.