Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Indian Businesses in UK Hit Record High; Trade Ties Deepen
More and more companies from India are setting up shop in the UK!
A recent report shows a big jump in Indian-owned businesses there.
This is happening because the UK and India have made a deal to help each other trade more easily.
The report tells us how many Indian businesses there are, where they are located, and how much money they make.
A big part of this growth is in technology, media, and communications.
Also, India is focused on trade deals with countries they work well with.
The number of Indian-owned companies in the UK has reached a record high of 1,197, a 23% increase.
The India Meets Britain Tracker highlighted a combined revenue of £72.14 billion for Indian businesses in the UK in 2025.
Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sector is the largest, representing 31% of the companies.
London hosts 47% of the Indian-owned businesses, followed by the South of England.
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the focus on trade deals with complementary economies.
- Who
- Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Indian-owned companies.
- What
- Increase in Indian-owned companies and trade discussions.
- When
- June 19
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To highlight growing Indian business presence and discuss trade deals.
Focus of Trade Agreements
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Trade Agreement Strategy
Focus of Trade Agreements
India focuses on trade agreements with countries that complement its economy.
N/A
India previously prioritized trade with competitor countries.
- Indian-owned Companies in UK
- 1,197
- Increase in Companies
- 23%
- Combined Revenue (2025)
- £72.14 billion
- Largest Sector
- Technology, Media, and Telecom
- Sector Percentage
- 31%
- Location of Fastest-Growing Companies
- London (47%)
- FTA focus
- Trade with complementary economies
