10 May 2026

India signs digital trade chapter with UK FTA

UPSC
Banking
International Relations
Economy

Summary

India and the UK finalised a digital trade chapter as part of the comprehensive FTA — covering cross-border data flows, e-signatures, paperless trading, and digital identity recognition.

Why it matters

UPSC International Relations + GS-3 (Economy, IT). Compare with India-EU FTA digital provisions. India's data localization debate.