Nasscom Launches U.K. Technology Advisory Council, Opening New Opportunities for Indian Professionals in Britain

LONDON June 15, 2026: In a move expected to create fresh opportunities for Indian professionals, students and entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom, Nasscom has announced the formation of the U.K. Technology Advisory Council (TAC) to strengthen the growing digital and technology partnership between India and the U.K.

The council was launched during the Nasscom U.K. Forum meeting held at the High Commission of India in London in partnership with the High Commission.

The newly constituted advisory body will provide strategic recommendations to the High Commission of India on advancing India-U.K. collaboration in technology, artificial intelligence, trade, investment and skills development. It will also support efforts to improve ease of doing business and help achieve the goals outlined under the India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Vision 2035 roadmap.

For the large Indian diaspora in Britain, the initiative is expected to translate into stronger employment prospects, enhanced technology training opportunities and greater mobility for skilled professionals as the two countries deepen cooperation in the digital economy.

Alongside the announcement, Nasscom released a report titled Indian Tech in the UK: Powering UK’s Growth Story, highlighting the growing economic impact of Indian technology companies across Britain.

According to the report, leading Indian IT firms currently support more than 35,000 jobs across the U.K., with nearly 62% of employees based outside London. The companies are playing an increasingly important role in regional economic development, generating employment and investment in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, Birmingham, Reading, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The findings are particularly significant for Indian migrants seeking career opportunities beyond London, as technology companies continue to expand operations across multiple regions of the country.

Addressing the forum, India’s High Commissioner to the U.K., Periasamy Kumaran, said technology collaboration had become a key pillar of the bilateral relationship. He noted that Indian technology firms were creating high-value jobs, investing in local talent and driving innovation throughout the U.K.

He added that growing cooperation in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, would help advance the objectives of the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Technology Security Initiative.

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar described the India-U.K. technology partnership as a strategic driver of economic growth and digital transformation. He said the Technology Advisory Council would provide a structured platform for policymakers and industry leaders to address emerging opportunities and challenges in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The report also underscored the sector’s commitment to workforce development. More than 88% of employees in Indian technology firms receive annual training, while nearly 30% participate in AI-focused upskilling programmes. The investment in advanced digital skills is expected to benefit both existing Indian professionals in Britain and future migrants seeking careers in high-growth technology sectors.

Industry experts say the creation of the Technology Advisory Council signals a deeper integration of the two countries’ technology ecosystems, potentially creating new pathways for skilled Indian workers, researchers, startups and students to contribute to Britain’s digital economy while strengthening economic ties between the two nations.