Trade is still making the world go around, and India is a part of it. The Tech Panda looks into Indian companies expanding into foreign markets while bringing in foreign investors to Indian shores.
The Great North Mission Inaugurates ISS India Office in Bengaluru
UK-based ISS India Ltd., that seeks to build a practical, two-way living bridge for businesses (especially MSMEs) looking to access & scale in both markets, opened its office in Bengaluru. Kim McGuinness, Chair, The Great North Trade Mission to India did the honours in the presence of senior officials from the British deputy high commission in Bengaluru, members of TGN India mission, entrepreneurs and VCs among others. ISS India announced on the occasion, a 3-day high impact roadshow criss-crossing key hubs in North/Northeast England end November 2026 for an Indian business & start-up delegation. Priyam Gandhi Mody, Executive Director, FEC Council, one of the foremost strategic policy think tanks in India, has consented to be part of the said delegation besides a policy paper that will be unveiled during the 3-day roadshow.
In his comments, Rt. Hon. Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, UK, said,”The potential of our partnership with India is enormous and we want to help more UK businesses make the most of the opportunities created by the landmark FTA with nearly £12bn worth of deals struck since it was signed. This new venture is another example of what stronger UK-India ties can deliver, helping British firms reach new markets, grow their business and showcase the innovation & expertise, UK is known for.”
In her address, Kim McGuinness, Mayor of the Combined Northeast strategic authority and Chair of The Great North Delegation, said,” Pleased to inaugurate ISS India’s office in Bengaluru. This announcement is among the many outcomes of the first ever, combined delegation from the North to India. Glad to see on-ground movement to ensure more businesses particularly those from Northeast leverage the trade deal recently operationalized. Extend my support to the Indian business & start-up delegation announced by ISS India. I personally believe that once someone experiences our region, it’s easier to get them to do business.”
Commenting on ISS India and its relevance, Ammar Mirza, Chairman, International space station (ISS) India, said, “We have been looking at replicating the physical presence similar to the one we have in Newcastle upon Tyne, in India that becomes the launchpad for UK businesses looking to tap and grow in the Indian market, for many years now. Am truly delighted to be here at the ISS India office in Bengaluru. We believe the value proposition that we bring to the table is truly formidable and attractive for any business in both countries looking to access and grow.”
In her comments, Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE, CEO- UK, ISS India, said, “The launch of ISS India’s office in Bengaluru is a significant milestone in our mission to ensure that regional businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators are able to seamlessly access and expand in both the markets. The focus on MSMEs is strategic and highly relevant considering there is still not much non-Asian businesses in UK that have looked at India as a market and conversely many Indian MSMEs who have not explored UK not just as a market but also as a gateway to the European market.”
According to Xavier Prabhu, CEO-India, ISS India,” The network, resources & expertise that Ammar, Sharon and me bring collectively besides our unwavering commitment to inclusive trade & growth (which reflects in our focus on regional businesses and MSMEs) is the biggest USP for ISS India. We intend to expand to other cities in India gradually over the next few years, in line with demand. The timing, momentum and the opportunity have all been aligned like never before for India and UK business & trade collaboration and we look forward to being one of the catalysts fuelling that.”
PayU & Malaysia Airlines Sign a Strategic MoU to Enhance Digital Payments & Booking Experience for Indian Customers
PayU, an Indian fintech platform, and Malaysia Airlines, signed a MoU to enhance the digital payment and booking experience for customers in India. The collaboration will combine PayU’s extensive payment ecosystem with Malaysia Airlines’ international network to create more seamless and relevant travel experiences powered by innovative and flexible payment solutions.
“Travel is a high-intent category where seamless payments, flexibility, and relevant offers can meaningfully influence the customer experience. Through this MoU, PayU and Malaysia Airlines will explore ways to make digital bookings and payments experience more convenient and seamless, while creating differentiated propositions for diverse traveler segments”, says Hemang Dattani, Chief Business Officer, PayU Payments.
“India remains an important and strategic market for Malaysia Airlines, and we are committed to making every journey more seamless, convenient and rewarding for our customers. Our collaboration with PayU will enable us to explore more convenient and relevant payment and engagement solutions that respond to the evolving needs and preferences of Indian travelers,” says Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airline Business from MAG.
ABP Securite Expands Operations to India Sets Up Regional Base in Bengaluru
ABP Securite, a Singapore-based cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD), announced its strategic expansion into the Indian market with the establishment of its regional base in Bengaluru. The move marks a key phase in the company’s broader international growth roadmap, establishing a dedicated presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise and digital technology ecosystems.
Sun Yi, CEO of ABP Group, stated, “India is just the beginning. As we continue to expand beyond Asia and strengthen our presence in key markets around the world, our goal is to build ABP Group into a truly global company.”
AM Intelligence Expands NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI Factory Buildout in India & Malaysia
AM Intelligence (“AMI”), the AI infrastructure platform set up by Promoters of Greenko, announced two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs, to be deployed as NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems. Building on its first AI factory in Hyderabad, the expansion is designed to give cloud providers, enterprises and AI developers access to large-scale computing capacity closer to where they build and deploy AI.
“Both facilities will be built to the same architecture standard as the Hyderabad AI Factory, integrating the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform with high-throughput RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) networking for fast, efficient data movement, alongside advanced storage systems,” said Anil Chalamalasetty, Chairman, AM Intelligence. “Each site is engineered for high rack power density and liquid cooled throughout, allowing the infrastructure to accommodate successive generations of AI silicon within the same physical footprint.”
“AM Intelligence is bringing the next generation of AI factories to India and Malaysia with NVIDIA Vera Rubin,” said Vishal Dhupar, managing director, Asia South, NVIDIA. “By combining accelerated computing with high-performance networking and liquid-cooled infrastructure, AMI is creating the foundation for developers and enterprises to build more ambitious AI.”
True Balance Champions ‘Finance for All’ at Korea-India AI Financial Inclusion Conference
True Balance, Indian AI fintech platform, co-hosted the “Korea-India AI Financial Inclusion Conference” on 9 September 2026, advancing its “Finance for All” mission through cross-border research and policy dialogue. Held in hybrid format connecting Gurugram and Seoul, the event was organized with the South Asia Center of the Asia Institute at Seoul National University (SNU).
“Our core mission has always been to leverage technology to bring the underserved into the formal financial ecosystem, ensuring that ‘Finance for All’ is not just a slogan, but a daily reality,” said Charlie Lee, CEO of True Balance. “This conference validates our belief that by uniting AI innovations with cross-border, public-private partnerships, we can create practical solutions that empower thin-filers and drive genuine, widespread financial inclusion across India.”
“Cross-border dialogue and collaboration are vital as we harness AI to deepen financial inclusion,” said Sugandh Saxena, CEO of the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE). “Platforms like this conference demonstrate how responsible lending principles and advanced technology can come together to expand access to credit safely and ethically for underserved populations across markets, building a truly inclusive financial architecture.”
