Department for International Trade
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is one of UK Government’s Ministerial department that helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK and championing free trade.
We offer support through our specialists in the UK, and have a wide India network of DIT team operating from the British High Commission in Delhi and the various Deputy High Commissions in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Manufacturing sector in UK
UK manufacturing sector accounts for £192 billion of annual output, provides 2.7 million jobs and is the 9th leading manufacturing nation in the world.
How is manufacturing spread around the UK
Manufacturing sector in India
- Highest growth sector in India
- Government aims to create 100 million new jobs in the sector
- The sector has the potential to reach US$1 Trillion by 2025
Engineering and Manufacturing team in India
DIT’s Engineering and Manufacturing team sits within the Space, Aerospace, Future mobility and Engineering & Manufacturing (SAFME) cluster that work towards developing and sustaining bilateral UK-India trading relationship in the sector. Our India team have developed strong relationships with Indian industry, engaging widely with stakeholders across industry and government to promote British companies and UK goods and services. Our team engages directly with business in both the countries and provide bespoke assistance based on business needs such as market information, connecting suitable business partners, providing support on market access / barrier issues and assistance in investing in India. For any support, go to the contact page and reach out to our team.
