India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Data Security Assured, Mittal Confirms

Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has reassured stakeholders that the newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement maintains stringent data protection standards. He emphasized India's commitment to ensuring data security and highlighted the nation's advantages in digital connectivity in an interview with ANI.

Mittal stated that India is keen on exchanging data solely with trusted partners, asserting that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) facilitate establishing such secure relationships. He noted India's clear position on this matter, given its strong digital infrastructure and data consumption patterns.

Addressing potential internet disruptions, Mittal confirmed that the Indian government holds the authority to mandate shutdowns of services like Starlink, if necessary. The landmark trade deal, signed in the presence of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, aims to enhance economic ties by reducing tariffs on goods and services between the countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)