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 After multiple rounds of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom (UK) successfully finalized a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a social security pact on May 6. However, the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between the two nations remains under negotiation. While FTAs primarily aim to boost trade by easing the flow of goods and services between countries, BITs are designed to safeguard and promote foreign investments. These treaties ensure that investors from both nations receive fair treatment and protection when investing in each other’s markets. According to an official familiar with the discussions, talks on the BIT are ongoing, with key sticking points including the acceptable time frame for dispute resolution and whether taxation provisions will be included. “The BIT with the UK is expected to be finalized soon, likely within the next few months and certainly within this year,” the official said. In the diplomatic arena, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK co...

 The Panorama newsletter is an exclusive benefit for Moneycontrol Pro subscribers, delivered on market days. It provides quick access to top stories on Moneycontrol Pro while adding valuable insights into key events or trends that investors should monitor. And today, there’s no shortage of major developments. On May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor , carrying out precision airstrikes on nine identified terrorist hideouts across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). This action was a direct response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives — including 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the airstrikes were designed to be “focused, measured, and non-escalatory,” deliberately steering clear of Pakistani military assets to avoid broader conflict escalation. The ripple effects of this operation are already beginning to shape market sentiment, trade flows, diplomatic exchanges, and t...

 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to chair a high-level virtual meeting on the evening of May 9 to evaluate the cybersecurity preparedness of India’s financial institutions, according to sources. The meeting comes amid growing concerns over the security of critical banking infrastructure, as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate. “The Finance Minister will review the situation today at 4:30 pm. Yes, a comprehensive advisory has been issued on cybersecurity,” a senior government official told Moneycontrol . The advisory from the ministry has instructed public sector banks and major financial institutions to reinforce their digital security protocols. Participants in the meeting are expected to include senior officials from the Finance Ministry, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)—which oversees the UPI payments system—and key public sector banks.

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