Dulas joins Prime Minister and business leaders on first major trade mission to India
Dulas is incredibly proud to be part of this Prime Minister’s historic trade delegation – the first of its kind since the UK-India trade deal signed in July. It will bring together UK and Indian business leaders, fostering connection, collaboration, and opportunity.
With a historic presence in the country, Dulas have worked on multiple projects with in-country partners to export, transport, and install solar powered refrigerators in some of the most remote areas of the country, as well as carrying out specialist training with the prestigious National Cold Chain Resource Centre (NCCRC) in Pune.
The following article is an abridged version originally published by the Department for Business and Trade. You can view the original article here.
125 of the UK’s most prominent CEOs, leading entrepreneurs, university Vice Chancellors and cultural institutions will join the Prime Minister on a trade mission to India this week in pursuit of growth and jobs at home.
Following the signature of the landmark UK-India trade deal in July, which will lower tariffs on British goods being imported into India, the door is now open for British businesses to turbocharge their trade with one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Major household names such as Rolls Royce, British Telecom, Diageo, London Stock Exchange and British Airways will join the Prime Minister’s delegation as he promises to secure opportunities for them to grow and expand into the Indian market – delivering growth and supporting jobs at home.
Growing SMEs and entrepreneurs from every region of country will also travel with the Prime Minister, in recognition that the trade deal will break down barriers and support businesses of all shapes and sizes to trade more easily with India.
The 125-strong delegation marks the largest ever government trade mission to India.
The trade deal has been acknowledged as the best agreement ever secured by any country with India. Under current projections, it is set to increase UK GDP by £4.8 billion each year, add £2.2 billion to wages and benefit communities right across the country.
It is expected to raise bilateral trade by £25.5 billion per year, with UK exports to India projected to grow by nearly 60%.
The Prime Minister will personally commit to unlocking opportunities for Great British business to grow and expand during his two-day visit – securing investments and sealing deals that directly benefit the British people.
India is one of the fastest-growing economies globally, currently the fourth largest and projected to become the third largest by 2028.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:
“We signed a major trade deal with India in July – the best secured by any country – but the story doesn’t stop there.
“It’s not just a piece of paper, it’s a launchpad for growth. With India set to be the third biggest economy in the world by 2028, and trade with them about to become quicker and cheaper, the opportunities waiting to be seized are unparalleled.
“That’s why I’ll be flying the flag for British business alongside 125 of our biggest household names in Mumbai this week – because growth in India for them means more choice, opportunity and jobs at home for the British people.”
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said:
“We’ve shown there is no limit on our ambition to grow trade with India – in less than a year we’ve gone from restarting talks on a deal, to bringing 125 brilliant business leaders to its commercial capital.
“Our deal is the best any country has ever secured with India and places British businesses at the front of the queue to access a huge and ever-growing market.
“Now we are hitting the ground running and using every means necessary to ready businesses to take full advantage of the massive wins we’ve secured once the deal comes into force so we can deliver growth, jobs, and prosperity at home.”
Executive Managing Director of Dulas, Ruth Chapman said:
“It was an immense privilege to represent Dulas, a Welsh SME, on the UK trade mission to India. The visit offered a fantastic opportunity to connect with business leaders, policymakers, and innovators who share a commitment to building a more sustainable future.
There’s huge potential for collaboration between the UK and India. By combining UK expertise in clean energy systems with India’s rapid innovation and scale, we can help drive meaningful change that benefits both economies and communities.
At Dulas, we’ve seen first-hand how renewable innovation can strengthen health resilience – from our solar-powered vaccine refrigerators to off-grid energy solutions that keep essential services running. This trip has reinforced how powerful cross-border partnerships can be in tackling shared challenges and supporting sustainable growth around the world.”
Thanks to the deal, India’s average tariff on UK products will drop from 15% to 3% – which means British companies selling products to India, from soft drinks and cosmetics to cars and medical devices, will find it easier to sell to the Indian market.
The deal particularly benefits SMEs, as improved customs and digital commitments will make trade quicker, cheaper, and easier. In addition, bespoke support for SMEs, such as dedicated contact points, will help them enter the Indian market. A number of SMEs are travelling with the Prime Minister as they look to expand into India, hopefully creating an entire new generation of business.
14 university Vice Chancellors and representatives will also join the delegation in recognition of the explosion in demand for higher education in India – with 70 million places needed by 2035, which has created a huge opportunity for UK universities seeking new funding streams.
The visit follows Prime Minister Modi’s trip to the UK in July, where the trade deal was signed and nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins were confirmed – creating 2,200 UK jobs.
This momentum showcases the potential that an enhanced trading relationship with India can have on UK growth and jobs, with the Prime Minister determined to keep prioritising his international relationships for the benefit of the British people.
The Prime Minister will also meet with Prime Minister Modi on Thursday, for talks on strengthening the UK-India relationship even further, including via the Technology Security Initiative originally signed a year ago.
India is fast becoming one of the world’s most significant technology players – with a tech sector expected to be valued at £1 trillion by 2030.
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Ruth Chapman, Executive Managing Director, Dulas and Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister
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