India-UK Vision 2035: Nations to Deepen Collaboration on Energy Storage, Grid Transformation
Under the India-UK Vision 2035, the two countries aim to drive ambitious energy security and clean energy goals, including collaboration on energy storage and grid transformation, and the formation of an India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce.
July 25, 2025. By Dineshwori
The CETA agreement was signed on Thursday (July 24, 2025) by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British Prime Minister’s country residence in Buckinghamshire.
The signing follows the conclusion of negotiations announced on May 6, 2025, and comes as bilateral trade between the two countries stands at nearly USD 56 billion, with a shared goal to double that figure by 2030.
“Today marks a historic milestone in our bilateral relations. I am pleased that, after years of dedicated efforts, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between our two countries has been concluded,” said Modi while delivering a joint press statement with Starmer at Chequers, the British Prime Minister’s country residence in Buckinghamshire.
During their meeting in London, the two leaders also endorsed the India-UK Vision 2035, a reworked and extended cooperation framework replacing the earlier Roadmap 2030, reaffirming their shared commitment to unlocking the full potential of a revitalised partnership.
“To infuse new momentum and energy into our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership over the next decade, Vision 2035 is being launched. This will serve as a roadmap for a strong, trusted, and ambitious partnership in the areas of technology, defence, climate, education, and people-to-people connectivity,” Modi noted.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the India-UK Vision 2035 will be anchored in sustained high-level political engagement, including regular meetings between the Prime Ministers to provide strategic direction and oversight.
The implementation of the Vision will be reviewed annually by India’s External Affairs Minister and the UK’s Foreign Secretary, with additional ministerial mechanisms to address cross-sectoral issues including technology, trade, investment and financial sector cooperation.
Climate action and clean energy form key pillars of the India-UK Vision 2035 framework. Both countries are committed to building a transformative climate partnership focused on accelerating clean energy, mobilising climate finance at scale, and strengthening resilience.
“Collaboration on climate change action will help achieve India and the UK’s respective ambitious net zero goals, providing leadership on the global climate agenda. It will support trade and investment in green goods and services and increase green manufacturing,” the PMO release stated.
The India-UK climate partnership aims to drive ambitious energy security and clean energy goals, including collaboration on energy storage and grid transformation, and the formation of an India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce.
Both countries are also committed to establishing a taskforce between the UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM) and India’s Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC); developing a Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) to advance low-carbon pathways for industry; and enhancing civil nuclear collaboration in areas such as nuclear security, waste management, and decommissioning.
The India-UK clean energy and climate partnership will also focus on accelerating scalable innovations to support green growth and a sustainable, prosperous future. This includes deepening collaboration across clean transport, energy, and life sciences, and advancing joint efforts in AI, renewables, hydrogen, energy storage, batteries, and carbon capture.
Furthermore, India and the UK will deepen cooperation on international platforms including the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG), Road Transport Breakthrough, and the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Council (ZEVTC). The two sides will also explore opportunities for collaboration through the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA).
Prashant Ruia, Group Chief Executive, Essar Group, welcomes the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, describing it as “a watershed moment in India–UK economic relations.”
“The signing of the Free Trade Agreement under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji marks the beginning of a new era of strategic collaboration between the two nations. By lowering tariffs, easing market access, and deepening services and investment flows, this landmark deal unlocks immense potential for both economies,” he added.
CETA is expected to significantly boost trade volumes in the coming years, create jobs, expand exports, and support a deeper, more resilient economic relationship between India and the United Kingdom.
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