The UK-India trade deal will be remembered as a milestone for future generations, not only for its historic scope, but also for the scale of opportunity it unlocks between our two nations.

In yet another move to strengthen the RPT norms and also deepen transparency surrounding the Related Party Transactions (RPT), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a notification on 19 November 2025 in the form of Securities and Exchange Board of India

The plenary session, explored the realities shaping modern leadership. Both Dr. Thompson & Dr. Goldsmith examined the forces that are transforming today's boardrooms, the behavioural habits that undermine even the most capable executives and the new expectations that define the CEO's role.

Ms. Nara Bhuvaneswari is the Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Heritage Foods Limited, one of India's leading dairy and food enterprises. In recognition of her business leadership, Fortune India ranked her among the “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” in 2013.

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a landmark bill raising the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in insurance companies to 100%, along with structural reforms to strengthen the sector.

Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati is the founder Chairman and Managing Director of the Granules India Limited, where he has been instrumental in transforming the company into one of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Prof. Peter Bonfield OBE FREng is the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Westminster and former CEO of the BRE Group, a global leader in built-environment science and engineering.

Ms. Harshbeena Zaveri is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NRB Bearings. Under her leadership, NRB established a premier R&D and Innovation Centre for next-generation friction solutions and was recognised by Forbes as one of Asia's Best 200 Companies under USD 1 billion.

The Audhataam Pharmaceutical Group, India, is driven by its visionary “Fit for Future” approach, which places sustainability and long-term value creation at the heart of its business philosophy.

The delegation formally extended an invitation to the Hon'ble Chief Minister to be the Chief Guest at the IOD’s 2025 Annual London Global Convention.