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India Business Outlook 2007. Carmine D’Aloisio Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs American Embassy New Delhi Asia-Pacific Business Outlook Conference March 26-27, 2007. Globalization Picking Up Steam. Impressive Success Stories Strong Sustained Economic Growth
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India Business Outlook 2007 Carmine D’Aloisio Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs American Embassy New Delhi Asia-Pacific Business Outlook Conference March 26-27, 2007
Globalization Picking Up Steam • Impressive Success Stories • Strong Sustained Economic Growth • Rapid Rise in Trade & Investment
An Engine for Future Growth • Historic U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement • Record U.S. Trade & Investment Activity • Historic U.S. Commerce Department Mission • Largest Ever U.S. Defense Industry Presence at Aero India
Not Just Talk • U.S.-India Economic Dialogue (B2B and B2G) • New Spirit of Trade & Investment Policy Coordination • Recent Positive Trends in Policy Reform
Opportunities • Transportation Infrastructure • airports, rail, mass transit • Energy • nuclear, ultra-mega power projects, oil and gas • Aerospace and Defense • commercial sales and government procurement • Environment • including clean technologies
Challenges • Regulatory Obstacles and Red Tape • Lack of Transparency • Rising Costs of Doing Business • Regional Decisions Contradict GOI Policy
A Few Tips • Identify the Right Partner • Patience is a Virtue • Customize Products to Local Requirements • Use Market-Based Pricing • Know Your Geography
We Can Help • Matchmaking in 7 Top Regional Markets • Advocacy • Due Diligence Services Countrywide • Extensive Market Information Available: http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch • Contact us: www.buyusa.gov/india