British aero-engine giant Rolls-Royce aims to designate India as its third core "home market" after the UK, unlocking vast opportunities in jet engines, naval propulsion, and advanced engineering amid deepening UK-India ties.
The announcement gains momentum from a British High Commission post on X, spotlighting Rolls-Royce's pivot to elevate India alongside established bases like the US and Germany. This positions India for next-gen aero engines, potentially for projects like Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, with full design work, tech transfer, and IP co-ownership possible locally.
Executives highlight India's policy clarity, indigenisation drive via Make in India, and scale in defence, aviation, and naval domains as key enablers for major investments. Rolls-Royce foresees ecosystem growth, high-skill jobs, and hybrid propulsion adaptations from aero tech for Indian Navy needs.
Civil aviation demand surges with India's air travel boom, boosting engine and maintenance services, while power systems shift toward non-government segments by 2026-27. This "home market" status signals Rolls-Royce's bet on India as a global innovation powerhouse.
Key Highlights
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India emerges as Rolls-Royce's strategic hub with existing engineering centres, supply-chain ties, and defence collaborations, reflecting nine decades of presence.
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Sources: The Tribune, ANI News, Economic Times, Firstpost, News18