What we do
Providing a space from broad and open minded debate, with the focus on connecting India watchers and diaspora to India
A platform for discourse on public policy for the betterment of India
Facilitating member debate, conducting research and seminars, with diverse engagement at the heart of everything we do
Recent highlights
Upcoming Events View All 
- 23rd Oct 2019
- 16:45-18:30
Exclusive events with former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan
Following our event on Gandhian values in the modern world to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, we are delighted to be hosting economist and former Reserve Bank of India Governor Dr Raghuram Rajan...
- 25th Nov 2019
- 14:00-20:00
The Future of Batteries – Delhi
What is the future of batteries and how can India become a leader in next-gen battery technology? Battery technologies are set to play an important role in India’s future energy...
- 27th Nov 2019
- 14:00-20:00
The Future of Batteries – Bangalore
What is the future of batteries and how can India become a leader in next-gen battery technology? Battery technologies are set to play an important role in India’s future energy...
Latest Publications View All 
Are electric vehicles about to take off in India?
In partnership with: India turns to electric vehicles despite lacking both technology and minerals to produce them, risking the spectre of Chinese domination in the process. In April, Reuters reported that automakers...
UK can help PM Modi deliver in India
The recent election in India was seen as a referendum on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and his party, the BJP. Although he had struggled to deliver on promises...
Bridge India’s submission to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee
Bridge India is pleased to share with you our recently published submission to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s “Global Britain and India” inquiry. The Parliamentary Committee set up the inquiry to take stock...
The state of British-Indian philanthropy
If you are clued up on philanthropic giving, it’s safe to say you will have heard of IT billionaire Azim Premji. The tech mogul recently confirmed his place as one...
Elections Through the Looking-Glass
After a few years basking in the limelight for their ostensible investor-friendly dispensation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seem to be losing their glitz and...
PRESS RELEASE: Bridge India diaspora survey of NRIs and OCIs finds significant support for BJP, better NRI voting rights
LONDON, 08 April 2019: Results from Bridge India’s first annual diaspora survey show that NRIs and OCIs in the UK would overwhelmingly vote for the BJP if they had the...
Latest News View All 
PRESS RELEASE: IIBA and Bridge India agree reciprocal Membership to improve Members’ access to India opportunities
DUBLIN, 20 September: The Ireland-India Business Association (IIBA) and Bridge India are delighted to announce a collaboration that will help its Members better engage with market opportunities in India. From...
Partnership announced with digital media platform Fair Observer
LONDON, 23 AUGUST 2019: Bridge India is excited to announce a partnership with Fair Observer, a San Francisco-based digital media platform, to publish our Members’ perspectives, stories and shape the global...
Passing of Sushma Swaraj is a loss of one of the greatest champions for stronger UK-India relations
Hon. Smt. Sushma Swaraj, who served as foreign minister for five years, suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this week. She had been suffering from poor health. She was a popular minister in...
Announcement of Partnership with IBCL in Luxembourg
Bridge India is delighted to announce an exclusive Partnership with the Indian Business Chamber of Luxembourg that will benefit both Bridge India and IBCL Members. This Partnership will enable all...
In the news: Bridge India members in the media
Bridge India members recently appeared on Indian channels Aaj Tak and NDTV, as well as the BBC to talk about a range of diaspora issues.
India’s Soft Power: Empowering people to share their ‘Incredible Indian’ story
India’s soft power has increasingly enabled Indians to share their “Incredible India” and “Incredible Indian” stories. Does India do enough or is it underselling itself? This article follows on from...