Unlocking the IndoUK FTA: Why SBI in the UK Matters

The India–UK Free Trade Agreement may have been sealed over chocolate ice cream during a stroll in Hyde Park between India’s Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal and the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds but bringing it into action won’t be a walk in the park.   In the episode- ‘Unlocking the IndoUK FTA: Why SBI in the UK Matters ‘of India: A Story in the Making, we explore: 👉 What the FTA — agreed on May 6, 2025 — really means for traders, savers, and the diaspora👉 How Indian banks in the UK, especially SBI UK, are uniquely positioned to unlock its potential Our guest: Sudhir Sharma, CEO of SBI UK — a man who has dedicated 40 years to a single bank, witnessing its journey from handwritten ledgers to AI-powered banking. He shares insights on: 💡 Whether you're curious about AI in banking, cross-border trade, or finance careers in a post-FTA world — this one’s for you. 🎧 Now streaming on India: A Story in the Making FULL VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/@loveenatandonproductions   PODCAST SMART LINK https://link.chtbl.com/IndiaaStoryintheMaking    SBI-UK: WEBSITE: https://sbiuk.statebank/   Sudhir Sharma linkedin.com/in/sudhir-sharma-229bb3252   Loveena Tandon: HOST: SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/loveenatandon/   Twitter/X https://twitter.com/loveenatandon   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loveenatandonofficial/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D   https://www.instagram.com/tandonloveena/?igsh=MW5tOHdlc3cyMGJrOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@loveenatandon       • 🔹 Banking yesterday, today, and tomorrow• 🔹 How technology is transforming the industry• 🔹 The skills young professionals need in modern finance• 🔹 Why legacy matters — and how SBI UK (with £2B+ in assets, 11+ branches, and a 104-year legacy) continues to thrive