Trade expert discusses UK-India trade deal negotiations as officials say progress is being made

The transcript discusses the potential for the UK to gain better access to the Indian market, emphasizing India's rise as a global power. It highlights the UK's economic challenges, such as high inflation and public deficit, contrasting them with India's rapid growth and increasing geopolitical influence. The discussion suggests that India is in a stronger position to negotiate a trade deal, and any agreement in the near future would likely require significant concessions from the UK. The speaker expresses skepticism about the likelihood and favorability of such a deal for the UK.

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