Rolls-Royce is planning to set up an MRO unit in India and increase its sourcing dramatically.
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Planned MRO Unit in India
Rolls-Royce plans to set up a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) unit in India for its engines.
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MRO Unit Purpose
The MRO unit is for engines powering aircraft, ranging from regional jets to Airbus A350s.
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Current MRO Locations
Currently, commercial aircraft engines from India are sent to Rolls-Royce MROs in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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MRO Establishment Certainty
Establishing an engine MRO in India is viewed by Rolls-Royce as a question of 'when, not if'.
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MRO Timing Depends on Engine Numbers
The timing for the MRO establishment will depend on the number of engines in India in the next few years.
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Engines in Indian Civil Airspace
Rolls-Royce already has 100 engines in Indian civil airspace on business jets and commercial airliners.
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Sashi Mukundan on MRO and Engines
Sashi Mukundan stated the MRO is a matter of timing depending on engine numbers.
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Airbus A350 Firm Orders
AI and IndiGo together have firm orders for over 100 Airbus A350s.
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Rolls-Royce Engine Exclusivity
These Airbus A350s are powered only by Rolls-Royce engines.
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Estimated Engines and Parts
This implies at least 220 engines and spare parts will be delivered over the next few years.
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Increased Sourcing Target
Rolls-Royce is open to increasing its sourcing multi-fold to over $1 billion.
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Condition for Increased Sourcing
This increase is conditional on its plans for India's defence and power systems taking off.
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Sourcing Timeline
The target for increased sourcing is over $1 billion in the next five years.
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Strategic Offers and Opportunities
Rolls-Royce has made significant offers to India regarding technology transfer and new energy opportunities.
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Technology Transfer for AMCA Engines
Rolls-Royce offered technology transfer to develop indigenous engines for the fifth-generation advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).
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Offer to Set Up Aero Gas Turbine Complex
Rolls-Royce offered to set up an aero gas turbine complex in India.
Reason
Complex Purpose
The complex would develop engines for military jets and potentially dual-use engines for civil or other applications.
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UK Government Support
Rolls-Royce's offer has the full support of the UK government.
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AMCA Engine Development Location
The AMCA engine will be developed in India.
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AMCA Engine Ground Trials Readiness
The AMCA engine will be ready for ground trials by 2032.
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AMCA Engine First Flight Readiness
The AMCA engine will be ready for its first flight by 2034.
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Sashi Mukundan on Complex and AMCA
Sashi Mukundan confirmed the offer to set up a complex for military jet engine development and AMCA engine milestones.
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Exploring Small Modular Reactors
Rolls-Royce is seriously exploring opportunities for small modular reactors for civil nuclear use in India.
Reason
Under Shanti Act 2025
This exploration is under the recently cleared Shanti (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act 2025.
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Shanti Act Impact
The Shanti Act 2025 ended public sector monopoly in India's nuclear sector.
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India as a Home Market
Rolls-Royce sees India as a critical part of its global strategy and a future home market.
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India as Fourth Home Market
Rolls-Royce's global CEO views India as the fourth and next home market for the company.
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Sashi Mukundan on Global CEO Quote
Sashi Mukundan quoted the global CEO on India becoming the company's next home market.
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Current Home Markets
Rolls-Royce currently has three home markets: UK, US, and Germany.
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Future Investment and Current Presence
Rolls-Royce projects substantial investment and employment if its India plans succeed, building on its existing long-term presence.
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Potential Investment
Rolls-Royce could be investing 'billions of dollars' in India.
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Investment Condition
This investment is conditional on the defense and modular reactors for nuclear power plants working out.
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Potential Employment
Rolls-Royce could employ over 10,000 people in India.
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Employment Condition
This employment increase is conditional on the defense and modular reactors for nuclear power plants working out.
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Sashi Mukundan on India Presence
Sashi Mukundan commented on Rolls-Royce's long history and joint ventures in India.
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Years in India
Rolls-Royce has been in India for 70 years.
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Successful Joint Ventures
Rolls-Royce has successful joint ventures with Hindustan Aeronautics and Force Motors.
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Total Engines in India
Rolls-Royce has 4,300 engines in India across all verticals of power and propulsion.
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