Brexit is likely to lead to a "far higher level of engagement" with the UK, India’s finance minister says. Arun Jaitley met British finance minister Philip Hammond on Tuesday, during a visit aimed at boosting trade. The two discussed various aspects of the bilateral relationship including a possible post-Brexit trade deal, a partnership in the financial and technology sectors and funding for Indian infrastructure projects. Britain has made its desire clear to boost trade with India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

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