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OverviewIndia is located in the southern peninsula of the Asian continent and covers an area of approximately 3.3 million square kilometres – around 13 times the size of the UK.
It has a population of over a billion people. Around 300 million of these people have consumer spending power.
The Indian economy has grown by an average of 8% in recent years and it has now become a major global player across a wide range of sectors.
There are opportunities for most sectors in India, some of which are aerospace; automotive; biotech; business & consumer services; construction; education & skills; engineering; financial services; healthcare; mining and pharmaceuticals.
However, there are opportunities in numerous other sectors, with many Indian businesses now looking at how they can improve and advance their own products. India welcomes foreign goods, technology and investment and the UK is in a good position to supply these entities due to the strong relationship that already exists between the two countries.
Although India has already undergone a significant amount of growth, it is forecast for even bigger things in the coming years. It is predicted to become the 3rd largest economy by 2032 with a population greater than that of China.
Trade between the UK and India has grown so much in recent years that India is now the UK’s largest market in the developing world.
UK Trade & Investment helps companies to do business with India through a network of International Trade Teams and through its extensive programme of events and schemes geared towards helping regional companies enter and succeed in the market.
This section of the website aims to give an overview of doing business in India and point you in the right direction for whatever concerns or questions you may have, whether you are just considering trading with India or whether you have already begun.
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