Investments worth over £1 billion secured from 64 Indian companies – with major projects in Wrexham and across Wales

NEARLY 200 new jobs will be created in Wales following a series of investment deals signed during the Prime Minister’s trade mission to India this week.

A total of 64 Indian companies will invest over £1 billion into the UK economy, generating 6,800 jobs across all regions. Almost 200 of those jobs will be based in Wales, marking a significant boost to the nation’s growing technology, pharmaceutical and advanced engineering sectors.

Indian investors have committed £1.2 billion to UK businesses, signalling renewed confidence in the UK–India trade relationship and strengthening Wales’ reputation as a destination for innovation and high-value manufacturing.

Major investments in Wales

Among the companies investing are:

EdSupreme, an education technology firm using AI in physiotherapy, which will invest £10 million in London and Wales, creating 50 jobs in Wales over three years.

Wockhardt, a leading pharmaceutical company, which will invest £8 million to upgrade its Wrexham facility, creating 35 skilled positions to support its global operations.

NeoCeltic Global Ltd, a medical device innovator, investing £5 million and creating 50 jobs to deliver advanced mobility and rehabilitation technology.

NMT Engineering and Services, an advanced engineering firm, which will invest £5 million to manufacture precision components for renewable energy, defence, and aerospace industries, creating 15 skilled jobs in Wales.

Government reaction

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said the deals represented “a major opportunity for Welsh businesses” as the UK strengthens economic ties with India.

He added: “India is now the fourth-biggest economy in the world, and by investing billions of pounds in sectors from AI to education and financial services, it shows the scale of opportunity this presents for Welsh businesses.”

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said the investments proved the UK’s trade strategy was working for Wales.

“Our landmark trade deal with India will boost jobs and economic growth across Wales.

Key industries such as renewable energy, the creative sector, and food and drink producers will all benefit, while Welsh businesses gain access to India’s huge procurement market with increased protections for exporters,” she said.

Wider UK investment

The Prime Minister’s two-day mission to Mumbai saw direct meetings with Indian business leaders, resulting in several major UK-wide deals, including:

TVS Motor investing £250 million in Solihull to expand Norton Motorcycles and develop next-generation electric vehicles, creating 300 jobs.

Cyient investing £100 million in semiconductor and clean energy innovation, creating 300 UK jobs.

Mastek investing £2 million in new AI centres in London and Leeds, generating 200 skilled roles including 75 apprenticeships.

Atul–Date Palm Developments investing £11 million in agri-tech R&D in Somerset, creating 44 jobs.

Also joining the Prime Minister’s official business delegation to India this week was Ruth Chapman, Executive Managing Director of Dulas, a renewable energy company based in Machynlleth.

The visit – the largest government-led trade mission to India to date, with 125 members – marks the first since the UK–India trade deal was signed in July.

Dulas is the UK’s only manufacturer of WHO-accredited solar-powered vaccine refrigerators, used by global health organisations in over 80 countries. The company also provides consultancy in wind, solar, and hydro power, supporting the clean energy transition in the UK and abroad.

During the visit, Ms Chapman joined senior UK business leaders in Mumbai and Bengaluru to explore opportunities for sustainable technology partnerships. Dulas already works with UNICEF and local partner Sheshnag in India to strengthen vaccine cold chain systems and training.

“It’s an honour to represent a Welsh exporter on such a historic mission,” Ms Chapman said after the visit.

“There is enormous potential for collaboration between the UK and India in renewable innovation and health resilience, and it’s exciting to see Wales playing a part in that.”

Industry optimism

Mr Chandan Jerry, Director of NeoCeltic Global Ltd, said the UK–India partnership would accelerate technological collaboration:

“Our company is proud to invest in AI-driven physiotherapy and rehabilitation technology. We will work with UK partners to create innovations that drive growth, generate jobs and improve quality of life.”

India is already the UK’s second-largest investor, with more than 1,000 Indian companies operating across Britain. The latest investments reaffirm the strong economic partnership between both nations, particularly in AI, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.