Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, stated that the UK-India corridor holds strong potential to move beyond trade and build integrated value chains. Speaking at UK-India Week 2026, he emphasized India's role as a trusted hub for manufacturing, innovation, and access to high-growth markets.
India as a Bright Spot in Global Economy
Mittal highlighted India's position as a "rare" bright spot of growth and visibility despite uncertain global economic conditions. "At a time when the global order is being reshaped, India stands out as a rare bright spot of growth and stability," he said.
India's Economic Trajectory
Mittal noted that India is on track to expand from a USD 4 trillion economy to a projected USD 10 trillion economy, making it an indispensable market for global businesses. "As India moves from a USD 4 trillion to a projected USD 10 trillion economy, any global corporate strategy that overlooks this market risks missing the defining growth story of the next decade," he added.
Co-creation and Long-term Partnerships
Mittal stressed that future growth will increasingly be driven by co-creation and long-term partnerships. He highlighted the potential of the UK-India partnership, noting that the economic corridor between the two countries offers opportunities that extend beyond trade.
Shared Democratic Values
He pointed out that the shared democratic values and institutional alignment of India and the United Kingdom could help build integrated value chains. India can serve as a trusted base for manufacturing, innovation, and supplying high-growth markets across Africa and other regions. "For the UK-India corridor, the opportunity is especially compelling. With shared democratic values and institutional alignment, this partnership can go beyond trade to build integrated value chains, leveraging India as a trusted base to manufacture, innovate, and serve high-growth markets across Africa and beyond," he said.
India's Institutional Strengths
Mittal also underlined India's institutional strengths, including its rule of law, independent regulators, and democratic framework, which have strengthened its position as a reliable long-term partner for global businesses.
