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UK Trade Minister to Head Great North Business Delegation to India
✍️ ET Government
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 05:18 AM
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The United Kingdom’s trade minister will lead a Great North business delegation on a visit to India, describing the mission as ‘exciting’.
The United Kingdom’s trade minister is set to lead a delegation from the Great North region on an official visit to India. The minister described the trip as an ‘exciting’ opportunity to deepen commercial ties between the two countries.
The delegation, comprising senior business leaders and regional officials, aims to explore partnerships in sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital services. Officials expect the talks to generate concrete proposals for trade and investment that can benefit both the UK’s northern economy and Indian markets.
Both governments have signalled a willingness to streamline regulatory processes and facilitate joint ventures, signalling a broader strategic push to expand bilateral trade beyond traditional sectors. The visit is scheduled to include meetings with Indian industry bodies and state-level representatives, although specific locations have not been disclosed.
The delegation, comprising senior business leaders and regional officials, aims to explore partnerships in sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital services. Officials expect the talks to generate concrete proposals for trade and investment that can benefit both the UK’s northern economy and Indian markets.
Both governments have signalled a willingness to streamline regulatory processes and facilitate joint ventures, signalling a broader strategic push to expand bilateral trade beyond traditional sectors. The visit is scheduled to include meetings with Indian industry bodies and state-level representatives, although specific locations have not been disclosed.