3 Things India-UK trade deal, Haridwar stampede, and an Army family targeted
Jul 31, 2025
Ravi Dutta Mishra, a journalist at The Indian Express, dives into India’s new Free Trade Agreement with the UK, discussing its potential effects on labor-intensive sectors and agriculture. He emphasizes the caution against hasty success claims. Later, the podcast shifts to the tragic stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, revealing issues with crowd management. Finally, it covers a disturbing mob attack on a Muslim Army family in Pune, highlighting alarming discrimination and the failures in law enforcement.
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India-UK Trade Deal Overview
- The India-UK free trade deal opens markets for labor-intensive sectors but involves phased tariff removals over 10 years.
- It also marks a step towards de-risking trade from China and integrating services, though challenges remain.
Limited Worker Mobility Gains
- The deal offers some social security tax relief for Indian skilled workers in the UK and allows dependents to work.
- However, it falls short on visas and broader worker mobility benefits.
Tariff Cuts Aren't Enough
- FTA offers tariff reductions that level the playing field with competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam.
- However, tariff cuts alone won't guarantee increased exports or job growth without addressing production and labor issues.