Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Rolls-Royce to Benefit from UK-India Trade Deal
Rolls-Royce, a maker of airplane engines, is set to gain from the new UK-India trade deal.
This deal will lower costs and make it easier for Rolls-Royce to do business in India.
They plan to work with Indian companies to create new engine technology and want to double the parts they get from India.
Rolls-Royce already employs over 2,000 engineers in India.
While there are no immediate plans for a maintenance center, it is being considered for the future.
The agreement, called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to boost collaboration and innovation in aerospace.
Rolls-Royce expects to benefit from the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The FTA aims to reduce tariffs on aerospace components and strengthen supply chains.
Rolls-Royce is keen on co-developing next-generation power and propulsion systems with Indian entities.
Rolls-Royce aims to double its India-based supply chain presence in the next five years.
The company is exploring expansion of its global MRO network.
- Who
- Rolls-Royce and the Indian government.
- What
- The UK-India Free Trade Agreement is expected to benefit Rolls-Royce.
- When
- The agreement was signed last month.
- Where
- The agreement involves the UK and India.
- Why
- To reduce tariffs, strengthen supply chains, and foster collaboration in aerospace technology.
- Company
- Rolls-Royce
- Agreement
- UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- Official Name
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Focus
- Aerospace components and supply chains
- Vision 2035
- Framework for deeper collaboration
- Current Employees in India
- Over 2,000 engineers
- Supply Chain Expansion Goal
- Double India-based presence in 5 years