UKIBC Chair, Richard Heald, said: “We at UKIBC believe this is a hugely positive step in promoting India as a progressive business environment. The UKIBC has been engaging with the Government of India on this topic for a long time."

Richard Heald OBE is mentioned in an article by India Blooms regarding his recent appointment as an Advisory Council Member of Essar Oil UK.

UK India Business Council Chair, Richard Heald welcomed the cooperation on vaccine rollout, infrastructure, health security and democratic values.

Richard Heald, Group Chair of the UKIBC, opines on the latest announcement, "There is a determination by both the Prime Ministers to move forward with a free trade agreement."