India and the UK: A story of scale and staying power

Indian investment in the UK is accelerating. The India Meets Britain Tracker 2026, produced by Grant Thornton UK in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and India Global Forum, reports the strongest year of growth since the Tracker began, from technology and manufacturing to life sciences and education.

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.

Key highlights:

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

India Meets Britain Tracker 2026

Discover the top-performing Indian-owned businesses in the UK.

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

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.