New Delhi, July 15 -- British officials have credited India's negotiating team, led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, for the successful conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), even as they admitted the talks were an "emotional roller coaster ride."

Speaking on the challenges faced during the negotiations, a UK official said the two sides had pushed for both speed and substance. "We threw everything at it to make sure that we negotiated as comprehensive a deal as we possibly could. We really wanted a great deal with India, but we also wanted it fast," the official said.

Praising the Indian side, the official said, "One of the most challenging things is that India has a phenomenal negotiating team, and I'm re...