New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic on Tuesday, with the government welcoming the company’s interest in scaling up its activities in India and partnering with the country’s “innovative and dynamic youth”.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said it was “wonderful” meeting the Rolls-Royce chief and noted the company’s enthusiasm for expanding its India operations. The interaction comes at a time when the government is seeking to attract more global manufacturing and high-technology investments as part of its broader push to strengthen India’s industrial base and innovation ecosystem.
While no specific investment figures or project details were announced, the meeting underscores sustained high-level engagement between New Delhi and multinational engineering and manufacturing firms, amid India’s efforts to position itself as a key hub for advanced manufacturing, engineering services and skilled talent.
Officials said such engagements are aimed at encouraging global companies to deepen their presence in India, expand local partnerships and tap into the country’s growing pool of skilled professionals, in line with the government’s broader industrial and technology strategy.