In a strategic dialogue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic in New Delhi on Wednesday, signaling robust support for the British firm’s growth in India.
Modi shared his enthusiasm on social media platform X: ‘Had a great meeting with Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic today. We applaud their zeal to expand in India and collaborate with our vibrant young talent.’
Erginbilgic’s visit aligns with Rolls-Royce’s vision to embed itself in India’s development narrative. Discussions focused on elevating their Global Capability Centre to global primacy, pioneering co-manufacturing in sophisticated areas, and cultivating advanced engineering prowess.
Contextually, this follows the company’s active role in UK PM Keir Starmer’s October delegation to India, where industry forums advanced the India-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership, aligning with the India-UK Vision 2030.
The CEO outlined ambitious plans: ‘Our goal is to establish India as Rolls-Royce’s domestic hub, leveraging our proven partnership. Competitive technologies across aerospace, terrestrial, and marine sectors enable local capacity building and key partnerships, propelling Viksit Bharat.’
He pledged solidarity with Atmanirbhar Bharat, driving economic momentum, self-sufficiency, cutting-edge innovation, and international stature in vital sectors.
With specialized capabilities in aviation, defense, and power generation, Rolls-Royce is primed to deepen its Indian engagements, delivering long-term value in energy, security, and infrastructure connectivity.
This high-level parley reinforces the burgeoning India-UK economic alliance, fostering innovation-driven growth and strategic autonomy.