Modi Meets Rolls Royce CEO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with the Chief Executive Officer of Rolls Royce to discuss the company’s plans to expand its operations in India. The meeting signals growing cooperation between India and one of the world’s leading engineering and aerospace companies.

During the discussion, both sides explored possibilities of strengthening industrial partnerships, particularly in sectors such as aerospace, defence manufacturing and advanced engineering technologies. India has been actively encouraging global firms to invest and build long term operations within the country, and this meeting reflects that ongoing effort.

Rolls Royce is reportedly considering scaling up its presence by expanding its engineering and capability centres in India. Such centres could play a vital role in research, design, and high end manufacturing processes. This expansion could also open new opportunities for Indian engineers and technical professionals.

India’s focus on innovation and self reliance makes it an attractive destination for global companies looking to diversify operations. With a large skilled workforce and a growing industrial base, the country continues to position itself as a significant manufacturing and technology hub.

The conversation also highlighted the broader economic relationship between India and the United Kingdom. Over the past few years, cooperation between the two nations has strengthened across trade, defence and technological collaboration. Business leaders see India not just as a market but as a strategic partner for future growth.

For India, partnerships with companies like Rolls Royce can bring advanced technologies, create employment opportunities and enhance local industrial capabilities. For Rolls Royce, expanding in India offers access to talent and a rapidly developing ecosystem.

Both sides expressed optimism that discussions will translate into concrete projects in the near future. If these plans move forward, the expansion could mark another step in deepening industrial cooperation and strengthening India’s position in global manufacturing networks.