Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai early Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at boosting trade and investment ties with India.

He is accompanied by a 125-member delegation that includes top CEOs, industry leaders, and representatives from British universities and institutions. The visit follows the signing of a major trade deal between India and the U.K. during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to London in July.

According to Downing Street, the trip is a "two-day trade mission to Mumbai" led by Starmer, Trade Minister Peter Kyle, and Investment Minister Jason Stockwood.

The agenda includes meetings with Indian leaders, bilateral talks on regional and global issues, and participation in the Global F...