Indian Companies Drive Record Investment Boom in UK

The presence of Indian-owned companies in the UK has nearly doubled, reaching 1,912 with turnovers totaling £105.77 billion, as reported in the India Meets Britain Tracker 2026. This growth, attributed to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), highlights a burgeoning bilateral relationship.

The latest edition of the India Meets Britain Tracker 2026 reveals a significant surge in the presence of Indian-owned companies in the UK, with an increase of nearly 60% year-on-year to 1,912 businesses. These firms collectively boast a turnover of £105.77 billion, highlighting robust investment activities.

Launched in London by Indian High Commissioner to the UK, P. Kumaran, this report underscores the evolving India-UK relationship that is forged through mutual economic opportunities. The number of employees in Indian firms also saw impressive growth, reaching over 203,000, an increase from the previous year's figures.

The Tracker emphasises the transformative impact of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed in 2025, which has been pivotal in escalating bilateral trade to £47.4 billion. This partnership is not just economic but strategic, with shared ambitions in innovation, resilience, and clean energy.

Industry experts like Anuj Chande of Grant Thornton and Keshav Murugesh of the UK-India Business Forum stress that the CETA has set a historic precedence, pushing Indian companies to explore new avenues in technology and advanced manufacturing while the UK's regulatory environment adapts to facilitate further growth.

Despite challenges such as rising costs and competition, the report highlights the UK's attraction due to its stable legal and financial systems, which are supportive of Indian enterprises strategizing their future expansions.