India will invest more than £1bn ($1.4bn) in the UK and safeguard 5,750 jobs as part of a trade deal made during a recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) said trade with India had risen to $18bn last year. But it is not just about trade. "It is clear that the opportunities for growth in trade with India are plenty, and as an international economic department we will continue to use tools such as trade missions not only to boost UK exports, but also to help businesses of all sizes forge ties and build cultivate relationships with potential buyers and investors," he said. The two countries also announced the Technology Summit II for top Indian and UK innovators. There will also be a framework for the development of a shared understanding of cyber activity.
India will invest more than £1bn ($1.4bn) in the UK and safeguard 5,750 jobs as part of a trade deal made during a recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) said trade with India had risen to $18bn last year. But it is not just about trade. The two countries also announced the Technology Summit II for top Indian and UK innovators. There will also be a framework for the development of a shared understanding of cyber activity.