<h1>India-UK Exports Surge 10.88% in Early 2010, Boosting Trade Ties and BTIA Negotiations with EU Continue Strongly.</h1> Exports from India to the UK grew by 10.88% from April to September 2010 compared to the previous year, reflecting strengthened trade ties. The Indian Commerce Minister expressed satisfaction with ongoing negotiations for a Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) with the EU, having completed 12 rounds by January 2011. The Joint Economic Trade Committee (JETCO) and the India-UK CEOs Forum are actively enhancing bilateral trade and investment, with the UK being India's fourth-largest investor. In 2009-10, bilateral trade was valued at $11 billion, with India exporting $6.2 billion worth of goods to the UK and importing $4.4 billion.