Chancellor Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea spearheaded the University of Birmingham's significant academic delegation to India, focusing on strengthening partnerships and academic ties in the country. The delegation included meetings with key partners such as HPCL's Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru to develop a revolutionary hydrogen dispensing system for India's transport sector. Lord Bilimoria also engaged with leaders at NITI Aayog to discuss the university's involvement in India and addressed students at Atlas Skilltech University in Mumbai, sharing insights on entrepreneurship. The visit highlighted the recent launch of a joint Masters program in Sustainable Energy Systems between the University of Birmingham and IIT Madras, complementing their existing educational collaborations. Scholarships worth over £1 million were announced for Indian students, showcasing the university's commitment to fostering student diversity and academic excellence. The University's global standing, ranking 35th in the Most International Universities, underscores its dedication to international research collaborations and student engagement. Through ongoing projects in clean cooling, AI partnerships, and surgical research, the University continues to strengthen its presence in India's academic landscape, collaborating with esteemed institutions like IIT Delhi and the Public Health Foundation of India.