Over 800 Indian companies want minimal disruption as Brexit looms

Indian companies in Britain — and there are an estimated 800 such — would prefer not to experience a major disruption in the event of the United Kingdom exiting the European Union, otherwise known as Brexit. 

The country’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, was elected by his Conservative Party on the assurance that Britain would leave the EU by October 31. There is growing apprehension the UK will crash out in a disorderly fashion without a deal.

Speaking exclusively to Business Standard, Kevin McCole, chief operating officer of the UK India Business Council in London, said: “Indian businesses are looking for the