<h1>UK Secures 17 New Trade and Investment Deals in India; Talks on Free Trade Agreement Relaunched</h1> The UK Trade Secretary and Investment Minister announced 17 new export and investment deals during their visit to India. The recent Indian budget, which allows 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector, presents new opportunities for British insurers. The UK, with the third largest technology economy, is also seeing its tech companies expand in India. Over 950 Indian companies operate in the UK, and recent Indian investments are expected to create hundreds of jobs in the UK. Talks on a UK-India free trade agreement have been relaunched to further enhance economic growth and job support.