US trade group sends life sciences mission to India
January 31st, 2012 - 10:50 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC), seeking better commercial ties with India, has launched a week long Life Sciences Executive Mission to India to coincide with Bangalore ... Read more...
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US investors keen to fund India’s digital transformation
December 9th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) US investors are keen to help fund India's digital transformation, according to the US-India Business Council (USIBC), a major US trade advocacy group seeking better commercial ... Read more...
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India’s ‘bold’ retail opening will reduce prices: US body
November 25th, 2011 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 25 (IANS) A major US trade association has hailed Indian cabinet's "bold" move to approve opening of India's vast multi-brand retail sector to foreign direct investment and expanding ... Read more...
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India partnership at heart of 21st century vision: US official
October 13th, 2011 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) America's vision of a secure, stable, prosperous 21st century world has at its heart a strong partnership with a rising India, according to a senior US ... Read more...
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US India trade group seeks investment treaty
September 22nd, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Highlighting the rise of India, a leading US-India trade advocacy group has suggested early conclusion of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to take their relationship to ... Read more...
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US-India trade group vows to strengthen business ties
September 15th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) Noting that ties between US and Indian business ties have never been stronger, a leading US-India trade group has vowed support to expanding them further."The private ... Read more...
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US Ex-Im Bank director joins India-US trade body
July 28th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 28 (IANS) US Export-Import Bank Director, Diane Farrell has joined a US-India trade group as executive vice president, overseeing business advocacy and membership services in the areas ... Read more...
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Clinton visit: US firms to showcase counter-terror innovations
July 17th, 2011 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Washington, July 17 (IANS) With the July 13 Mumbai blasts putting the spotlight on increased security cooperation, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reaches India Monday on a ... Read more...
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Be part of India’s growth story, US business urged
June 24th, 2011 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) A US India trade group has called on American policymakers to strengthen trade relations with India or face the risk of being left behind in sharing ... Read more...
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US pushes India on economic reforms
June 24th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) Assuring India that improving economic ties with New Delhi is one of President Barack Obama's key priorities, US officials have pressed India to continue reforms ... Read more...
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US trade body hails India’s $4 bn Boeing order
June 7th, 2011 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 7 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC), a business advocacy group representing some 400 top US companies, has hailed India's decision to purchase 10 Boeing C-17 aircraft, valued ... Read more...
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India budget will spur investment: US chamber
March 1st, 2011 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 1 (IANS) A leading US trade association has praised India's budget, saying it sets forth clear parameters that will spur and sustain greater investment in the country's ... Read more...
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US trade chamber seeks India’s retail opening
February 18th, 2011 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) Seeking opening of India's retail sector, the US India Business Council (USIBC) has set up a sub-committee to focus on leveraging the combined resources of the ... Read more...
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India offers `win-win’ opportunity, says US chamber
February 16th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) The US India Business Council (USIBC) has launched an India awareness campaign among lawmakers, the business community and the general public to drive home the message that India ... Read more...
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US business pleased with Obama’s approach to trade with India
November 7th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) US business is pleased with the way President Barack Obama has put trade and economic ties right at the top of priorities during his India visit."We ... Read more...
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Barack Obama’s weekend schedule in Mumbai
November 5th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) The final itinerary of US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during their two-day visit to Mumbai, according to police here, is as follows:Saturday, Nov ... Read more...
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India should open retail to spur ‘Ever-Green Revolution’: US biz
November 3rd, 2010 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Ahead of US President Barack Obama's trip, a major US trade association suggested action in three key areas, including opening of India's retail industry to ... Read more...
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US business seeks free high-tech trade with India
November 2nd, 2010 - 11:28 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Ahead of US President Barack Obama's trip, a major US trade association representing 300 top US companies doing business with India has proposed a five-point ... Read more...
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Obama visit to highlight trade ties: US group
October 6th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) US President Barack Obama's decision to start his first State Visit to India with an address to a major business summit in Mumbai highlights his ... Read more...
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Obama to attend Nov 6 business summit in Mumbai
October 5th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 5 (IANS) US President Barack Obama will attend the US-India Business and Entrepreneurship Summit in Mumbai Nov 6 during his four-day visit to India, according to the ... Read more...
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US official to spotlight emerging markets
September 27th, 2010 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Highlighting the opportunities that India's emerging metropolitan sectors offer, US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sanchez Monday began a three-day trade policy trip to ... Read more...
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India, US launch SME forum to create jobs
September 22nd, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Ahead of US President Bartack Obama's November visit to India, the two countries have launched a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Forum to help generate new ... Read more...
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Aparna Doshi named co-chair of US-India Business Council solar task force
September 13th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.13 (ANI-Business Wire India): Aparna Doshi, chief operating officer of Astonfield Renewable Resources, has been named Co-chair of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) Solar Power Task Force, a major ... Read more...
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US-India Business Council to focus on biotechnology
September 10th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The US-India Business Council will embark on a life sciences executive mission to coincide with the Biotechnology Industry Organisation's first annual international partnering conference in Hyderabad ... Read more...
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US-India Business Council’s guarded comments on civil nuclear liability bill
August 31st, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Issuing a guarded reaction to the passage of the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill passed by Indian Parliament, the United States-India Business Council (USIBC) has said it had ... Read more...
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US in dialogue on visa fee hike
August 12th, 2010 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Amid growing voices against a "discriminatory" US legislation to hike visa fees for highly skilled professionals, Washington began a dialogue with lawmakers, business and within ... Read more...
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Corporate America slams US move to tax Indian firms
August 11th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) Corporate America Wednesday slammed a US legislation to hike visa fee for highly skilled professionals, saying it discriminates against Indian companies and would undermine burgeoning ... Read more...
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US to target investment to smaller Indian cities
July 1st, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 1 (IANS) The United States now plans to target American investment to India's Tier II cities with two US and Indian trade associations hoping to enlist Small and ... Read more...
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US-India trade promotion body launches education initiative
June 3rd, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Looking ahead to global economy of the future, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched a new education initiative aimed at strengthening institutional linkages between academia, ... Read more...
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India-US strategic dialogue to set new milestones: Krishna
June 3rd, 2010 - 10:47 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 3 (IANS) India and the US will hold their first strategic dialogue here Thursday with External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna expecting a very positive outcome from the ... Read more...
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Defence, counter-terrorism key focus of India-US strategic dialogue
June 1st, 2010 - 10:24 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 1 (IANS) India and the United States begin their first strategic dialogue Wednesday with both sides keen to move beyond symbolism to concretise cooperation in areas ranging ... Read more...
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Krishna to address US high-powered industry meet
May 30th, 2010 - 11:33 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 30 (IANS) Indian External Affairs S. M. Krishna will deliver a keynote address at the US-India Business Council's (USIBC) 35th Annual General Meeting to share India's vision for the US-India ... Read more...
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US chamber plugs for technology partnership with India
April 13th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The US Chamber of Commerce Tuesday pitched for greater US-India partnership in technology innovation, infrastructure development and production of cleaner energy.
"Let's collaborate on innovation. Let's partner on ... Read more...
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India, US ties proposed against cyber terrorism
March 31st, 2010 - 9:28 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 31 (IANS) India has suggested close partnership with the US in cyber security, particularly against cyber terrorism, as the two countries take their economic and technological collaboration to ... Read more...
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Boeing executive to help find investment opportunities in India
March 2nd, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, March 2 (IANS) The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has named Shephard W. (Shep) Hill, a senior Boeing executive, as a director to help provide strategic direction for US and ... Read more...
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