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Deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Jeffrey Archer. I had the privilege of knowing Jeffrey and experiencing first-hand his extraordinary passion for storytelling. It was that shared belief in the power of stories that brought Jeffrey, @authoramish Tripathi and me together to create the $25,000 IGF Archer Amish Award: to discover exceptional new Indian storytellers and help take their stories to a global audience. Jeffrey brought his trademark enthusiasm and generosity to the idea from the outset. The next edition will be especially poignant without him alongside us, but also more meaningful. We will continue what we started together and ensure that new Indian voices and stories are heard around the world. My deepest condolences to Dame Mary and the Archer family. Rest in peace, Jeffrey. @IGFupdates

What’s life like at India Global Forum? It’s fast-paced, purpose-driven, and never boring. Every day, our team works at the intersection of business, policy, innovation and global affairs - bringing together leaders, ideas and opportunities that help shape the future of India and its partnerships with the world. We’re fortunate to have an incredible team united by a shared mission: creating meaningful impact through dialogue, collaboration and action. Curious to see what that looks like from the inside? @IGFupdates

Next week marks the 10th anniversary of India Global Forum UK India Week! Its been an amazing journey and a moment of great pride for all of us involved. Sharing some thoughts and highlights of what we can all look forward to from the annual marquee gathering in 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 relations. @IGFupdates

As Chairman of the India Global Forum and the UK India Future Forum, I extend my warmest congratulations to Prime Ministers @narendramodi & Sir @Keir_Starmer on the successful conclusion and swift ratification of the landmark UK India Free Trade Agreement, set to enter into force on 15 July. Special recognition goes to Commerce & Industry Minister @PiyushGoyal and Business & Trade Secretary @peterkyle, along with the dedicated negotiating teams on both sides, whose vision and tenacity have delivered this historic outcome. This agreement marks a defining moment in the UK–India partnership - a bold testament to shared ambition, mutual trust, and the promise of shared prosperity. It will unleash new opportunities for businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators across both nations, driving growth, jobs, and innovation for generations to come. Having had the privilege to work for many years alongside governments, business leaders, and institutions to strengthen this vital corridor, I am deeply proud to witness this milestone. The timing is especially symbolic. Next week, we mark the 10th anniversary of @IGFupdates UK–India Week - a platform that has long championed this relationship. The FTA’s entry into force elevates our discussions and underscores the immense potential that lies ahead. I and my colleagues are looking forward more than ever to welcoming participants from 🇮🇳 and across 🇬🇧 and deliberating and celebrating our winning partnership at the UK India Awards! The real work begins now: turning this agreement into tangible trade, investment, and prosperity that benefits both our peoples. gov.uk/government/news/the-c… #UKIndiaFTA #UKIndiaWeek #UKIndia #Trade #Investment #Growth