Mumbai, Oct. 13 -- UK Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia Jaya Choraria said on Tuesday that the bilateral trade between the United Kingdom and India is projected to grow by GBP 25.5 billion per year in the long run from its current baseline of GBP 48 billion annually following the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Speaking with media at the CETA Marketplace event in Mumbai, Choraria highlighted how the landmark trade agreement provides a streamlined framework to connect British and Indian businesses directly.

"We're hosting the CETA Marketplace here in Mumbai, bringing together UK companies showcasing their products and services, and bringing them together with Indian companies and buyers exp...