Chandru Iyer
@chandruiyer
British Diplomat / International BD specialist with a strong focus on the India UK trade and investment corridor. Views are personal.
Delighted to get some time off to get around #Chennai, visiting the famous #Kapaleeshwara & #Parthasarathy temples, #Santhomechurch, walk on the #Marinabeach, and also got to enjoy hot piping #Idlis & #Filtercoffee. #RombaNandri #Chennai. @ukinchennai @UKinBengaluru
Hearty Congratulations to the @Lionesses from everyone here at @UKinBengaluru. It's Home again..
It's home, again.
Wishing the #English @Lionesses all the very best for the #WEURO2025 finals. #Letskeepithome
This is it. The #WEURO2025 final is underway in Basel! LET'S GO, LIONESSES! 👊
Delighted to join @UKinIndia High Commissioner @Lindy_Cameron , @HMTCSouthAsia @harjinderkangUK and fellow HM Deputy Trade Commissioner @ShotboltA in sharing our though & reflections on the signing of the #UK #India Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA) a.k.a. #FTA.
📢 The 🇬🇧 & 🇮🇳 Free Trade Agreement is now signed. Hear our team's reflections on achieving this milestone 👇 Know more: business.gov.uk/campaign/alive… #UKIndiaFTA
What a momentous day for 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 relations as the two PM's, @Keir_Starmer & @narendramodi witnessed the signing of a comprehensive, commercially significant and forward looking #CETA (#FTA); a deal expected to unlock economic growth opportunities & increase bilateral trade numbers.
This afternoon, The King received the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, @NarendraModi, at Sandringham House. 🇮🇳 During their time together, His Majesty was given a tree to be planted this Autumn, inspired by the environmental initiative launched by the Prime Minister, “Ek…
Delighted to announce new additions to team @UKinBengaluru. Join me in welcoming our new Deputy Head of Mission, Owen Richards and First Secretary Trade, Nicholas Gribit to #NammaBengaluru. @UKinIndia @Lindy_Cameron @HMTCSouthAsia @harjinderkangUK @CScottFCDO @biztradegovuk
As teams @ECB_cricket & @BCCI come face to face for the @HomeOfCricket test match with the series finely balanced at 1-1, a good time to reminisce my previous visit to this historic venue where #NammaBengaluru @klrahul got a famous match winning century in 2021. #Goodluck
Team @UKinBengaluru joins me in wishing @rohanbopanna from #NammaBengaluru, the very best for his @Wimbledon doubles campaign, which kickstarts tomorrow. #SW19 @KsltaTennis @Yajaman_Sunil @PriyankKharge
Thanks to our key investors, some of whom I met recently in the UK, absolutely delighted that 🇮🇳 continues to be the 2nd largest investor in the 🇬🇧, in terms of new projects & jobs, for the 6th year in a row, as per the latest #InwardInvestment report - bit.ly/3HYBz4T
Another wonderful #Karnataka #UK growth story. Fresh Jamuns (Black Plums) have been exported to the UK for the very first time. The India UK Trade deal is poised to give rise to many more such business success stories. @HMTCSouthAsia @biztradegovuk timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india…
Hon. Minister Shri @MBPatil led British High Commissioner to India, @Lindy_Cameron's, visit to the Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. in #Bengaluru and talks of #KSDL's vision to go #global. Upon her visit, the envoy suggested showcasing #MysoreSandalSoap and other #heritage…
🇬🇧 High Commissioner @Lindy_Cameron visited the Mysore Sandal soap factory to learn more about the iconic brand, during her introductory meeting with Karnataka industries Minister @MBPatil.
Our staff are in Ahmedabad, continuing to provide British nationals and their families with support following the tragic crash of AI 171.
Remembering the victims of the tragic bombing of Air India flight 182 which took place 40 years ago today. The UK condemns terrorism in all its forms. Thanks to @IrlEmbIndia and @CanadainIndia for bringing us and the families together to remember.
ભારત મુસાફરી કરનારા માટે અમારી નવી સલાહ વાંચો જેમાંગુજરાતના તાત્કાલિક કેન્દ્રો અને 12 જૂન ના અમદાવાદમાંથયેલી વિમાન દુર્ઘટનાના અનુસંધાનમાં મુસાફરો માટે સેવાકેન્દ્રનો ફોન નંબર શામેલ કરવામાં આવ્યો છે. ow.ly/U9FH50W8hka
Today is a truly heartbreaking day for many British and Indian families up and down the country. I want to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those impacted by the horrific plane crash.
British nationals who require consular assistance following the plane crash in #Ahmedabad, or have concerns for friends or family, can call: +91 (11) 2419 2100 (in India) +44 (0) 20 7008 5000 (in the UK)
I'm deeply saddened by the news of a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad today. My thoughts are with the people and families of everyone affected. We’re working with local authorities and the airline to seek further information. We stand ready to support British nationals who…