Craig said Indian businesses had announced a 50 million pounds in Manchester, which is expected to create jobs.
The UK delegation, comprising three cabinet ministers, seven mayors from northern England and 200 businesses, is led by Reynolds and comes alongside the signing of a UK-Maharashtra growth partnership. The delegation will travel across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata from October 12 to 16, 2026.
Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig, who is part of the delegation, said the mission was intended to secure investment and jobs for the UK while creating opportunities for Indian businesses. “We want to help businesses do business out here,” she said. The partnership aims to unlock new trade, investment, innovation and cultural ties between the two countries. The delegation had brought companies from Greater Manchester to establish commercial links with their Indian counterparts. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai
MUMBAI: With the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) in force, the UK is now looking to deepen economic ties through the UK-Maharashtra growth partnership, as officials seek to translate the FTA’s projected gains into investments, business contracts and jobs, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds said during the Northern England Mayoral Mission to India in Mumbai on Tuesday.