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Rolls-Royce sets sights on India as next global growth hub
NEW DELHI: Rolls-Royce is warming up its engines for a much bigger role in India. The British engineering major says it wants to turn the country into one of its key global home markets, signalling a sharp expansion across defence, aerospace and advanced engineering.
Speaking to PTI, Rolls-Royce India executive vice president Sashi Mukundan, said the company is planning a major investment to tap opportunities spanning jet engines, naval propulsion, land systems and high-end manufacturing.
At the heart of the plan is a bold ambition. Rolls-Royce wants to help build India’s next generation of combat aircraft engines. Developing a future-ready aero engine in India to power jets under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme is a top priority, Mukundan said.
The move reflects India’s growing weight in the global defence and aerospace map. Rolls-Royce already treats the US and Germany as home markets alongside the UK, thanks to deep manufacturing and engineering footprints in both countries. India, the company believes, is ready to join that club.
Beyond fighter jets, Rolls-Royce sees strong potential in powering naval vessels and supporting land-based defence systems, while also expanding its engineering and technology capabilities on Indian soil.
For India, the pitch is clear. More local design, deeper technology partnerships and a louder role in shaping the future of military and industrial propulsion. For Rolls-Royce, it is about more than business. It is about planting roots in a market that is moving fast and thinking big.
If the plan takes off, India may soon find itself not just buying engines, but helping design the ones that drive tomorrow’s machines.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
