With Britain exiting the EU, it needs trade partners and markets to negotiate an uncertain future. Firming up an alliance with the second-fastest growing economy in the world is a win-win deal for both nations. In fact, a slew of Indian investments, worth cumulatively 1 billion pounds, will create new employment opportunities or at least safeguard the jobs of thousands of Britishers in the island country. Since 2000, UK’s systematic investment to the tune of 17.5 billion pounds has given a major boost to employment in India’s organised private sector. In India, UK businesses account for one in every 20 jobs in the private sector.

Source: dna April 20, 2018 01:07 UTC