<h1>India and UK Begin Free Trade Agreement Talks to Boost Bilateral Trade, Target Doubling by 2030.</h1> India and the UK have initiated negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as announced by India's Minister for Commerce and Industry and the UK's Secretary of State for International Trade. This FTA aims to enhance the already significant bilateral trade relationship and is part of the Roadmap 2030, which seeks to double trade by 2030. The negotiations will prioritize mutual economic benefits, with the possibility of an Interim Agreement for early advantages. The first negotiation round is scheduled for January 17, with subsequent rounds every five weeks, led by representatives from both countries' trade departments.