Condemning the terror attacks on Mumbai as a cowardly act, the UK India Business Council has said that the strikes have taken terrorism in India to a whole new level.
Ten British students from various universities have begun their work experience with Indian companies on winning the UK-India Business Council Scholarship scheme 2009. The 10 students have secured paid work experience with a range of companies based in India from banks to social enterprises. The scholarship offers an opportunity to gain work experience in an emerging market and adds to their attractiveness as a potential employee.
UK India British Council has set up an advisory board to boost trade relations between the two nations.
The UK India Business Council expects more emphasis to be put on improving bilateral economic ties.
Massive new opportunities are opening up for building roads, bridges and other infrastructure facilities for UK businesses in India, UK-India Business Council Chairperson Patricia Hewitt said.
Massive new opportunities are opening up for building roads, bridges and other infrastructure facilities for UK businesses in India, UK-India Business Council chairperson Patricia Hewitt said.
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion secretary Ajay Shankar told PTI, "India is emerging as a globally competitive manufacturing hub for small fuel efficient cars." Shankar, who was in London to interact with the UK-India Business Council and the India Business Forum, said, though, export-oriented small and medium enterprises have been severely hit, 'fortunately the auto-sector in India has revived.'
The survey report, titled Opportunities For UK Plc In Emerging Cities In India, also ranks eight other cities -- Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Goa, Indore, Kochi, Nagpur and Vadodara -- as the most conducive destinations for UK investments in India. While its annexure lists 41 cities in the survey's ranking -- with Pune holding the top rank and Ranchi getting the lowest rank -- it provides a detailed study of nine cities that merit UK investment the most.
The Singur fiasco, and the recent Vedic Village mishap, have created a negative image for the state, said Kevin Mc Cole, chief operating officer, UK India Business Council.
Participating in the 150-minute long debate on Thursday, Chairman of the UK-India Business Council Lord Karan Bilimoria congratulated Lord Paul on his appointment as the Deputy Speaker of the House and said that Non-Resident Immigrants in Britain were now reaching the top positions in every field.
UK has launched an initiative called 'Next Generation India' to boost India-UK trade relations and encourage NRI entrepreneurs.
Prahlad Chhabria, chief of Finolex Group, has been honoured with a silver platter in recognition of his contribution to 'entrepreneurship' at the prestigious Institute of Directors in London. He also released his autobiography 'There's no such thing as self-made man' on the ocassion. About 220 dignitaries from the diplomatic, political and business community attended the function hosted by SriChand and Gopichand Hinduja, chairman & president respectively of the Hinduja Group.
The current global downturn has made India even more desirable to Non-Resident Indians who are bullish about the country's growth and continue to invest heavily in the country of their origin, a report said.
Cairn tax demand has not reduced investors' enthusiasm: Jaitley
Britain favours closer engagement with Gujarat and its Chief Minister Narendra Modi to realize the country's wide-ranging objectives in the state, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.
TechHub, which seeks to promote an exchange of ideas and forging of collaborations, was inaugurated by Nick Clegg, deputy PM, UK.
The Vibrant Gujarat is a biennial event organised since 2003 by the Gujarat government to attract investment to the state.
Over 70,000 people are expected to turn out for the event on November 13.
The UK has responded to PM Modi's call to 'Make in India' by launching great collaborations in January 2015.
From lack of big reforms to regressive tax policies, the Modi govt has surrendered its initial momentum, says Shishir Asthana.
Patricia Hewitt, chair, UK India Business Council and former UK minister, spoke on a number of government initiatives and investment sentiments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the United Kingdom are economically made for each other.
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