India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue: 4th edition held in London
Why in the news
India and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 7 October 2026 after the fourth round of their Financial Markets Dialogue, held in London on 29 September 2026.
Key facts
- Edition: fourth; the earlier round was held in December 2024.
- Venue and date: London, 29 September 2026.
- Leads: senior officials of India’s Ministry of Finance and the UK’s HM Treasury.
- Indian regulators: RBI, SEBI, IFSCA, PFRDA and IRDAI.
- UK regulators: Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
- GIFT IFSC was discussed under capital market reforms for its role in drawing global capital into India.
- The sides reaffirmed the Insurance and Pensions Workplan of 2023.
- Other themes: asset management, sustainable finance, fintech, digital public infrastructure, AI in finance and cross-border payments in line with the G20 Roadmap.
About the dialogue
The dialogue brings together finance ministries and regulators of both countries to deepen cooperation in financial services. The statement referred to the Vision 2035 framework for India-UK ties and noted that the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) took effect on 15 July 2026. Both sides also pledged to keep working together through the India-UK Financial Partnership (IUKFP).
Exam angle
- Fourth edition: London, 29 September 2026; third edition: December 2024.
- UK-India CETA in force from 15 July 2026.
- IFSCA regulates GIFT IFSC; PFRDA regulates pensions and IRDAI insurance.