The visit will see the students' visit more than 20 of India's leading firms in the space of just 12 days.

The emerging industrial power of India is to become the focus for students at the University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing (IfM).

A group of around 40 Manufacturing Engineering students are jetting off to the sub-continent as part of their summer study tour.

The trip will form part of a major research project called "Hot Stuff - India's recipe for Industrial Success".

The visit will see the students' visit more than 20 of India's leading firms in the space of just 12 days. The business sectors include hi-tech pharmaceuticals and computing to automotive and construction.

It is hoped the research team - who head off at the end of the month - will provide greater understanding of the investment opportunities for UK companies in India as well as identify future trends.

The work will form part of a growing partnership in industrial innovation involving UK and Indian businesses and universities.

Press release

Link to the University's Cambridge India Partnership web page.