UK trade mission to India unlocks jobs and new deals

The UK government has announced that its trade mission to India has secured and highlighted more than £1 billion in new deals, alongside multiple company-specific investments and export wins.

• The mission, led by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds with northern Mayors and more than 100 businesses, follows the UK-India FTA entering into force in July 2025 and claims deals worth nearly £12 billion since then.
• Company highlights include Meta for Data Technologies investing £50 million in the UK, Menzies Aviation expected to generate over £600 million from a 15-year licence, and Panakeia, Oxford Nanopore, Civo, Oriole Networks, and others expanding or signing partnerships in India.