- 1,912 Indian-owned companies operating in the UK — the highest number ever recorded, up 60% year-on-year
- £105.7 billion combined turnover generated across every major UK region
- 203,000+ people employed — from manufacturing in the North to technology in London
- TMT leads for the 13th consecutive year, but manufacturing, pharma and automotive are growing fast
- 26% are new entrants — the pipeline of Indian businesses entering the UK remains strong
- Growth is spreading — London's share has fallen to 38% as more businesses invest across the wider UK
This is the 13th edition of Grant Thornton's India Meets Britain Tracker, produced in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and India Global Forum. It tracks the fastest-growing Indian-owned companies in the UK and the top Indian employers — and this year tells the story of a corridor that is accelerating.
Indian-owned companies in the UK grew by more than 60% year-on-year. Bilateral trade reached £47.9 billion.
Whether you are an Indian business building a UK presence, or a UK business looking to grow in India, this report gives you the evidence base to plan with confidence.
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What’s inside
Beyond the data, the Tracker goes inside the businesses shaping the corridor. This year's spotlights include:
- How Zydus built regulatory credibility in the UK pharma market and turned it into a global asset
- How HCLTech used its UK base to build capabilities that now serve clients across Europe
- How Delaplex acquired its way into the UK market and is now leading with AI
- How Malabar Gold & Diamonds built trust through a diaspora-first entry strategy
- How UPL and Tenon turned early UK investments into long-term platforms for growth
The UK-India FTA: what it means for your business
On 15 July 2026, the UK-India Free Trade Agreement enters into force. For the 1,912 Indian-owned companies already operating in the UK, and the thousands of UK businesses with their eyes on India, the rules of engagement just changed.
The India Meets Britain Tracker 2026 is the definitive picture of where this relationship stands today: its scale, its momentum, and what comes next.
The agreement covers tariff reductions, digital trade, professional mobility, and market access across more than 130 services sub-sectors. But navigating it — from rules of origin to workforce planning to customs compliance — requires more than reading the headline numbers.
Grant Thornton's South Asia Business Group has been advising businesses in the India-UK corridor for over 30 years.
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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.