Expanding India Capabilities Through Local Partnerships
Rolls-Royce, the iconic British engineering brand, announced plans to at least double its supply chain sourcing from India by 2030. The company aims to expand its India capabilities through strategic local partnerships and talent development, reinforcing India as a key hub for its operations across civil aviation, defence, and energy sectors.
CEO Visit Highlights Strategic Focus
The announcement coincided with the visit of Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic to India as part of the industry delegation accompanying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his first official visit following the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. During his visit, Erginbilgic emphasized the company’s commitment to building India as a home for Rolls-Royce through local capability development and strategic partnerships.
Aligning with India-UK Economic Goals
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted Rolls-Royce as a symbol of British excellence. He noted that the company’s growth in India supports the UK’s Plan for Change, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.
Driving Innovation Through the Global Capability and Innovation Centre
Rolls-Royce recently inaugurated its expanded Global Capability and Innovation Centre in India, a hub for digital capabilities, enterprise services, and engineering teams. Positioned to become the company’s largest capability hub, the centre supports global corporate functions across civil, defence, and power systems businesses, while fostering digital and engineering expertise that will benefit India and the company globally.
Supporting India’s Self-Reliance and Growth
Through its civil aviation, defence, and energy portfolio, Rolls-Royce is poised to contribute to India’s ambitions for self-reliance in defence, energy independence, and growth in connectivity. The company’s initiatives also support India’s focus on world-class AI infrastructure and advanced engineering solutions.
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