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Punjab is rapidly gaining recognition as a strategic investment destination for UK businesses, driven by robust infrastructure, favorable policies, and a skilled workforce. The region’s diversified economy, spanning agriculture, manufacturing, IT services, and renewable energy, offers significant growth potential for foreign investors. Recent collaborations between Punjab-based enterprises and UK companies highlight opportunities in technology transfer, joint ventures, and export expansion.

UK companies are intensifying their investment and operational presence in India following the announcement of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), according to a recent industry report. The pact is expected to streamline tariffs, enhance market access, and strengthen bilateral trade ties, prompting British firms to scale up manufacturing, technology, and service operations in India. Sectors such as pharmaceuticals, financial services, IT, and renewable energy are witnessing heightened interest.

Air India has announced the launch of a new direct flight connecting New Delhi and London, further strengthening its footprint in the United Kingdom and enhancing connectivity between the two capitals. The expansion comes amid growing demand for premium international routes and aligns with the airline’s broader strategy to reclaim its position as a global aviation leader. The new service will increase flight frequency between India and the UK, offering travelers more flexibility, convenience, and competitive options.

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) has strategically acquired a minority stake in UK-based FACEGYM, signaling its foray into the burgeoning facial fitness and skincare sector in India. This partnership seeks to blend FACEGYM’s innovative non-invasive facial workouts with Reliance’s omnichannel beauty platform, Tira, to create standalone studios and curated retail spaces in key Indian metros over the next five years.