This study published jointly by CII and The Manchester India Partnership (MIP) highlights the economic opportunities between India and Northern Powerhouse Region. The Northern Powerhouse includes the regions in the North of England including Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Hull, Leeds, Sunderland and Newcastle. These cities were the bedrock of the Industrial revolution and contribute more than GBP 300 billion to the UK economy, ranking it the eighth largest economy in Europe.
The report was released coinciding with the launch of the direct air route between Mumbai and Manchester by Jet Airways on 5th Nov 2018.