Kolkata: Strategic location benefit, abundance of pure assets and wealthy expertise pool have to be showcased to grasp the expansion potential of jap India, stated Melinda Pavek, the US consul basic in Kolkata, whereas addressing an interactive session organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Pavek earlier acknowledged that the US is India’s largest buying and selling associate and exports market. She cited that the worth of commerce between the 2 nations has grown from over $20 billion in 2001 to over $145 billion in 2019.
She was additionally optimistic that the commerce will rebound within the post-pandemic days because the commerce figures until August, 2021, and has seen a 50% enhance in comparison with the earlier 12 months. Pavek added that the US corporations have been constantly the most important supply of FDI creating over 5 million jobs within the formal sector.
The programme was additionally attended by ICC previous presidents — Sanjay Budhia and Rudra Chatterjee.
Pavek earlier acknowledged that the US is India’s largest buying and selling associate and exports market. She cited that the worth of commerce between the 2 nations has grown from over $20 billion in 2001 to over $145 billion in 2019.
She was additionally optimistic that the commerce will rebound within the post-pandemic days because the commerce figures until August, 2021, and has seen a 50% enhance in comparison with the earlier 12 months. Pavek added that the US corporations have been constantly the most important supply of FDI creating over 5 million jobs within the formal sector.
The programme was additionally attended by ICC previous presidents — Sanjay Budhia and Rudra Chatterjee.
Supply: Times of India