- 1,912 Indian‑owned companies operating in UK - the highest number ever present in the UK
- 60%+ year‑on‑year growth in the footprint of the businesses covered
- £105.7 billion combined turnover generated 203,000+ people employed, across every major UK region
- Technology, media and telecoms remain dominant, accounting for a third of the fastest‑growing firms
- 26% are new entrants to the tracker, showing continued confidence in the UK market
- London still leads, but growth is spreading decisively to regions beyond the capital
This is the thirteenth edition of definitive research into the fastest-growing Indian‑owned companies operating in the UK, and the top Indian employers. It provides clear data and real insight into the deepening strength of the India–UK business corridor.
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Why this report matters
The size of the opportunity in the UK market is demonstrated by the growth in the number of Indian-owned firms investing and expanding here. However, choosing where, and how, to grow is getting harder. Regulation is tightening. Talent is harder to move. Costs are volatile. Geopolitical instability complicates matters further.
The Tracker goes beyond headline numbers to show:
- where Indian businesses are actively investing
- how growth strategies are evolving beyond London
- which sectors are proving most resilient
- how firms are using the UK as a platform for global expansion.
What’s inside the Tracker
The Tracker brings together comprehensive data and real-world insight on Indian-owned businesses in the UK, combining ranked company lists with regional and sector analysis, case studies, and practical perspectives on how to grow in this market.
- The full list of the fastest‑growing Indian‑owned companies in the UK
- The top Indian employers in the UK
- Regional and sector breakdowns
- Spotlight case studies from businesses including Zydus, HCLTech, UPL, Tenon and Malabar Gold
- Practical insight into the key challenges Indian firms face in the UK, and how successful businesses are responding
India Meets Britain Tracker 2026
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Produced by Grant Thornton UK in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and India Global Forum (IGF) - 13 years of tracking the India‑UK growth story.