Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:37pm on 08 Oct 2025,Wednesday India Global
"Keir Starmer's India visit and the Free Trade Agreement mark a new era of collaboration," said Manish Tiwari, UK-based Indian-origin marketing guru. During his visit to India, PM Starmer engaged with business, cultural, and academic leaders, building on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement signed in July 2025. In a symbolic gesture of goodwill, PM Modi presented a cricket bat signed by India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team to Bucks Cricket during the signing ceremony at Chequers Estate on July 24, 2025. The event was attended by both leaders. The bat was later auctioned for charity, with the proceeds earmarked for cricket coaching sessions for underprivileged children in Buckinghamshire. Manish Tiwari, founder of Here&Now365, a leading UK multicultural marketing consultancy, acquired the bat at the auction. Tiwari's acquisition not only supports grassroots cricket development but also symbolizes the enduring legacy of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. "Playing with a straight bat - the Keir Starmer legacy of free trade, His leadership sets a precedent for future partnerships" He added.
