Investments from India rising despite Brexit, says UKIBC's Richard Heald

British companies in India now employ about 800,000 people

Richard Heald, chief executive officer of the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC), has been a frequent visitor to India as both nations raise the stakes in each other's economy. In the background of Brexit, Heald talks to Subhayan Chakraborty. Edited excerpts:

What is the timeline for Brexit?

This is a very important decision for the UK. In June 2016, the British electorate made a decision and for 24 months there has been negotiation with the EU. Now, we have arrived at a withdrawal agreement and this has to be voted on by Parliament. We'll have to see how that goes over