Mumbai, July 15 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (FTA) will open new avenues for the state's exports, investment and global trade, while accelerating its journey towards becoming a $1 trillion economy.
Addressing an event on the India-UK FTA, he said the agreement would provide a major boost to key sectors such as engineering, automobiles and auto components, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, information technology, fintech, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), education and creative industries, particularly in Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
He said agricultural exports, including Nashik grapes, Konkan Alphonso mangoes, pomegranates, pro...