British engineering major Rolls-Royce is evaluating multiple long-term opportunities in India, including the establishment of a civil aviation engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, an aero gas turbine complex and participation in the country’s emerging small modular reactor (SMR) ecosystem. The plans underline the company’s broader ambition to expand its footprint across aerospace, defence and energy sectors in the country.
According to Sashi Mukundan, Executive Vice President, Transformation India at Rolls-Royce, the company sees growing demand for engine support services as Indian airlines continue to expand their fleets. With Air India and IndiGo having placed substantial orders for Airbus A350 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce engines, the company believes local MRO capabilities will become increasingly important. At present, engines from India are serviced at facilities in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Rolls-Royce indicated that establishing an engine MRO facility in India is a matter of timing rather than possibility, with future engine volumes expected to drive investment decisions. The company currently has around 100 civil aviation engines operating in India across commercial aircraft and business jets.
Alongside MRO operations, Rolls-Royce has proposed setting up an aero gas turbine complex in India with technology transfer support from the UK government. The facility would initially focus on military aircraft engines and could later be expanded to serve dual-use and civil aviation applications. The proposal aligns with India’s efforts to develop indigenous propulsion technologies for future defence programmes, including the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
01/06/2026 Manufacturing Today
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