Meet with business leaders from India’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sectors 


The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) invites UK businesses to participate in a dynamic programme of activities designed to connect you with a visiting delegation of Indian advanced manufacturing and engineering companies at an event near you.

These events offer a unique platform to build strategic partnerships, explore joint ventures, and position the UK as a key collaborator in India’s industrial transformation.

Upcoming Events

Glasgow: Monday 27 October 2025
Manchester: Tuesday 28 October 2025
Leeds: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Birmingham: Friday 31 October 2025
 

Strengthen your Global Reach and Develop Meaningful Connections 

Indian businesses are coming to the UK with a clear goal, to collaborate. This delegation brings expertise in:
 

  • Sustainable and green manufacturing
  • Digital transformation and smart industrial technology (Industry 4.0)
  • Advanced materials and precision engineering
  • Connected supply chains and net-zero technologies

India’s manufacturing and engineering sectors are rapidly evolving, and its firms are actively seeking UK partners to help scale-up, innovate and expand internationally. This is your opportunity to tap into one of the world’s most promising industrial markets.
 

About the event

Join an event near you to engage directly with Indian business leaders through pre-booked one-to-one meetings. You will also: 
 

  • Receive a detailed market briefing, offering insights into cultural nuances and the business opportunities that exist.
  • Hear from local support organisations and key partners to help with market entry and global expansion. 
  • Discover the advantages of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement.

Why join?

  • Explore your export potential and discover the demand for your products or services in India’s expanding industrial ecosystem.
  • Develop potential partnerships and technology collaborations on cutting-edge solutions in automation, AI and smart manufacturing.
  • Meet decision-makers from Indian firms looking to source from and collaborate with UK businesses.


This visit is perfectly timed to build on the momentum of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating collaborative connections to help shape the future of global manufacturing and engineering.

About the Delegation (Subject to change)

Eligibility: This event is for businesses that are either currently exporting their products or services, or have high export potential.

Please note: Spaces are limited. If you are not eligible, you will be informed closer to the event date.

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