UK's Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal convened in New Delhi on February 24, 2025, to resume trade discussions, as reported by the British government on February 23. Earlier negotiations concluded in March 2024 due to elections in India, as explained by British authorities. Reynolds stressed that finalizing a trade agreement is of utmost importance and could be advantageous for UK enterprises, as he expressed to The Guardian. Additionally, Reynolds highlighted that recommencing the trade talks could pave the way for increased trade and investment opportunities.