UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking the start of his first visit to India since taking over the as British prime minister in 2024.
UK PM Keir Starmer
landed at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday October 8, 2025.
He was received by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Maharashtra Governor Acharya.
Reportedly, Starmer meets with PM Modi on Thursday. This meeting comes following India UK having signed its historic Free Trade Agreement in July this year.
Markedly, the underground metro, Navi Mumbai Airport, meet with Starmer are PM Modi’s big 2-day Mumbai visit programne.
The British PM’s visit to India also comes in the background of tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump.
On Thursday morning, the two leaders are expected to meet at the Raj Bhavan. Here they will issue a joint communique on the progress of the India-UK strategic relationship.
Furthermore, they will also meet certain key industry leaders over lunch before moving to the Jio World Centre at Bandra-Kurla Complex for the Global Fintech Fest.
In his remarks ahead of his arrival in India, the UK PM said – they signed a major trade deal with India in July – the best secured by any country – but the story doesn’t stop there. It’s not just a piece of paper, it’s a launchpad for growth. With India set to be the third biggest economy in the world by 2028, and trade with them about to become quicker and cheaper, the opportunities waiting to be seized are unparalleled.”
“That’s why he will be flying the flag for British business alongside 125 of their biggest household names in Mumbai this week – because growth in India for them means more choice, opportunity and jobs at home for the British people.
News Edit KV Raman
