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🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳 FDI Fridays: A New Era for UK-India Investment

This week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer led the UK’s largest-ever government-led trade mission to India, accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, senior business leaders, universities, and cultural luminaries.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened on the ground, and why it matters for flows both ways:

1️⃣ secured £3.6 billion in UK-based outward investments into India, unlocking growth across tech, AI, and clean energy sectors.

2️⃣ £1.3 billion from 64 Indian companies was committed toward projects in the UK, expected to generate 6,900 new jobs nationwide.

In total, 10,600 new jobs have been “unlocked” through investments and deals struck during the visit. These announcements reflect both a push into India by British firms and a renewed vote of confidence in the UK by Indian investors.

For over a decade, we’ve worked closely with the Department for Business and Trade ( ), supporting investor engagement, lead generation and bilateral missions across sectors. We understand what drives investment decisions - and how policy, partnerships, and people can work in harmony to unlock opportunity.

As the UK-India corridor enters a new era of growth, Maeflower remains committed to helping the UK and agencies such as the DBT, British High Commission in India and the UK India Business Council convert this diplomatic momentum into sustained FDI pipelines - ensuring that the £5 billion announced this week becomes the foundation of a much larger story of shared prosperity.

Trade Tuesdays: Boosting the Indian Rupee’s Role in Global Trade 🇮🇳 ₹

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has introduced key amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to promote the use of the Indian (INR) in international trade.

🏦 Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA):
Introduced in July 2022, SRVAs have seen significant adoption, with multiple foreign banks establishing such accounts in India. SRVAs allow settlement of international trade in INR, promoting the Rupee’s role in global commerce.

📃 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs):
Signed with the , , and to encourage bilateral trade in local currencies. These agreements aim to strengthen economic ties and reduce reliance on the US dollar.

🛳️ Flexibility for Exporters and Non-Residents:
Exporters can now open accounts in foreign currencies overseas to facilitate seamless trade transactions. Non-residents can use INR accounts for legitimate transactions, including FDI in non-debt instruments.

The RBI’s steps to boost the INR in global trade mark a transformative shift for Indian and international businesses alike. Let Maeflower Consulting help you unlock these opportunities and stay ahead in a dynamic trade environment.