New Delhi, June 19 -- New Delhi: The number of Indian-owned companies in the UK has touched a record high-a sign of growing investor confidence following the conclusion of talks on the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA).

A total of 1,197 Indian companies are currently active in the UK, up more than 23% from 971 firms recorded in 2024, according to the latest edition of the 'India Meets Britain Tracker'.

This is the highest number since the tracker began monitoring company presence in 2017 and represents the steepest year-on-year increase. The report does not mention the number of companies operating in 2017.

The sharp rise comes as the two countries prepare to usher in a new phase of economic cooperation under a comprehensive trade de...