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Musk says he will visit India following talk with Modi

"It was an honor to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year!" Musk said in a post on X (formerly Twitter)

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Elon Musk's statement came a day after a conversation with prime minister Narendra Modi.

TESLA and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that he is looking forward to visiting India later this year.

His statement came a day after a conversation with prime minister Narendra Modi. The two discussed the potential for collaboration in the fields of technology and innovation.


"It was an honor to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year!" Musk said in a post on X (formerly Twitter)

Musk is currently leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is focused on reducing government spending and the size of the federal workforce. He is also seen as one of the most influential figures in the Donald Trump administration.

Following the conversation on Friday, Modi also posted about the call on X. "Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation."

"India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains," he added.

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  • One in five new buy-to-let companies in 2025 owned by non-UK nationals, up from 13% in 2016.
  • Indian and Nigerian investors lead foreign ownership, targeting regions outside London for higher returns.
  • Young British landlords (18–24) are expanding portfolios despite older investors exiting the market.
  • Regional rent growth diverges: London sees declines, while East & West Midlands and North West report strong rises.

Foreign investors leading

Britain’s buy-to-let sector is undergoing a notable transformation as foreign investors and young Britons reshape the landscape. One in five new buy-to-let companies created in 2025 are owned by non-UK nationals, up from just 13 per cent in 2016. This shift shows that foreign investment in British rental property is growing fast and reshaping who controls the market.

A new report on New Investors in Buy-to-Let reveals that this transformation is driven by a combination of younger British landlords and experienced international operators seeking better returns outside London’s saturated market.

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