India’s fast-growing economy is now attracting some truly heavyweight global players—and this time, it comes with a royal touch. Luxury and engineering giant Rolls-Royce has signaled a major expansion in India, with its CEO Tufan Erginbilgic meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 11 to discuss long-term plans.

Following the meeting, Rolls-Royce said its CEO briefed the Prime Minister on how the company plans to support the vision of a “Developed India”. According to the company, India is set to become Rolls-Royce’s largest global center, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

PM Modi Welcomes Expansion Plans

Reacting on social media platform X, PM Modi said he welcomed Rolls-Royce’s enthusiasm to expand operations in India and collaborate with the country’s young and dynamic talent pool.

The meeting highlights growing confidence among global corporations in India’s economic trajectory, which has already been acknowledged by institutions like the World Bank and IMF.

What Is Rolls-Royce Planning in India?

CEO Tufan Erginbilgic emphasized that Rolls-Royce is ready to be a key partner in India’s journey toward self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat). The company aims to:

• Expand manufacturing and engineering operations in India

• Support India’s aviation, defence, and energy sectors

• Help strengthen energy security and independence

• Contribute to the development of world-class artificial intelligence systems

Rolls-Royce believes its global expertise in advanced technologies can play a vital role in India’s long-term industrial and strategic growth.

Big Signal for India’s Global Standing

This development reinforces India’s position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for high-end manufacturing, defence collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. With companies like Rolls-Royce betting big, India’s “superfast” growth story just gained another powerful endorsement.