Overview
- The UK Government says 64 Indian companies will invest over £1 billion, with about 6,800 jobs expected across the country following the Prime Minister’s visit.
- Scotland is set to gain more than 100 roles, including 100 posts from Linkfields’ £10 million plan in Edinburgh and Glasgow, 25 jobs from Trinity Infra and Projects in Glasgow, £16 million backing for Allenwest, and a £10.4 million five‑year research investment for Microbira.
- Wales is projected to add nearly 200 jobs, with investments cited from EdSupreme, Wockhardt’s £8 million upgrade in Wrexham, NeoCeltic Global’s £5 million plan, and NMT Engineering’s manufacturing expansion.
- UK‑wide announcements include TVS Motor’s £250 million expansion of Norton Motorcycles in Solihull creating 300 jobs and Cyient’s £100 million investment generating 300 roles, alongside projects in Somerset, London, Leeds, Liverpool, and beyond.
- Officials say the trade mission was led by Sir Keir Starmer with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and Business Secretary Peter Kyle, who presented the pledges as deals secured during meetings in Mumbai.