About the Forum

Understanding the challenge and our solution for structured bilateral investment engagement.

Sushil Gaikwad - Chairman UK India Strategic Investment Forum

Chairman’s Message

Sushil Gaikwad
Chairman, UK India Strategic Investment Forum

It is my honour to welcome delegates, partners and guests to the UK India Strategic Investment Forum. At a time when global challenges demand bold collaboration, the UK and India stand at the threshold of an extraordinary partnership — one defined by complementary strengths, shared values and a common ambition to drive sustainable, inclusive growth.

The Forum exists to convert opportunity into impact. Our mission is to deepen capital flows, accelerate technology and knowledge transfer, and build resilient partnerships across clean energy, climate tech, healthcare, digital and infrastructure.

By bringing together institutional investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and sector leaders from both countries, we create the practical connections and policy dialogues needed to unlock long-term, high-quality investment.

Over the coming days you will hear compelling stories of innovation, meet potential co-investors, and explore projects that combine strong commercial returns with measurable social and environmental outcomes.

I encourage you to engage openly, think beyond conventional models, and prioritise solutions that deliver both profit and purpose.

As Chairman, I am committed to ensuring the Forum not only convenes important conversations but catalyses concrete transactions and partnerships that stand the test of time.

Together we can mobilise the capital, talent and policy enablers required to build resilient economies and a sustainable future for our peoples.

Thank you for joining us. I look forward to productive discussions and the partnerships that will emerge from this Forum.

The Challenge

The barriers and risks facing bilateral investment

Market Entry Obstacles

Regulatory uncertainty, unclear approval pathways, and limited direct access to government stakeholders create significant delays.

Investment Execution Risks

Policy gaps, standards misalignment between UK and Indian regimes, and complex permitting processes hinder project delivery.

Platform Limitations

Existing forums lack systematic follow-up mechanisms, accountability frameworks, and outcome tracking capabilities.

Strategic Gap

No dedicated bilateral platform combines policy development input with commercial execution support and government convening authority.

Our Solution

Our comprehensive approach to unlocking value

Dedicated Platform

Provide strategic advice, structured policy engagement, and high-level dialogue connecting investors, corporates, and government policymakers across both jurisdictions to enable coordinated investment initiatives.

Curated Government Access

Facilitate senior stakeholder engagement with UK and Indian government departments, regulators, investment promotion bodies, and state authorities to unlock policy and partnership opportunities.

Evidence-Based Policy Input

Deliver issue mapping, regulatory consultation, sandbox proposals, and continuous feedback loops to inform robust policy development grounded in practical evidence and market realities.

Disciplined Follow-Up

Maintain action registers, milestone tracking, escalation routes, and progress reporting to ensure accountability, timely resolution, and measurable delivery against agreed commitments.

Governance & Compliance Safeguards

Safeguards include published editorial policy, clear disclaimers separating paid services from policy influence, conflict management protocols, and full compliance with UK and Indian lobbying, data protection, and anti-corruption regimes.