Pune companies discuss business prospects with SMEs from Sheffield city region
The Sheffield city region in the north of England and Pune have continued to build on their growing relationship through a virtual trade mission organised by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), in partnership with the Sheffield City Region. The virtual trade mission saw SMEs from the Sheffield City Region meet with 50 companies based in Pune to engage on prospective partnerships, trading opportunities and business development.
The companies based in Pune were Larsen & Toubro, Siemens, International Aerospace Manufacturing, Praj Industries, and Arup, among others.
The Sheffield city region is recognised worldwide for its expertise in high precision engineering, metals and alloy production and high-quality design and manufacturing of products for a wide range of global industries.
UKIBC managing director, Kevin McCole said: “Sheffield city region home to some of the UK’s most innovative businesses has a huge amount to offer India and, in particular, Pune, given the industrial complementarities…