BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Unlocking India: Growth\, Trade\, and Market Opportunities for US Businesses DESCRIPTION:India is no longer just an emerging market- it is one of the world's most dynamic growth engines. With GDP expected to expand by over 6% annually through 2025\, India is now the fifth-largest economy globally and on track to become the third-largest by the end of this decade. Its young and tech-savvy population- more than 65% under the age of 35- is fueling demand at a scale unmatched in most markets.For U.S. companies\, the opportunity is already evident. In 2024\, U.S. goods exports to India reached $41.5 billion\, while services exports climbed nearly 16% to $41.8 billion. Total bilateral trade in goods and services rose to $212 billion\, up 8.3% year-over-year\, making India one of America's most important trading partners. For Manhattan businesses\, the alignment is clear: the strongest areas of traction with India include financial services and consulting\, advanced machinery and equipment\, consumer goods and specialty foods\, and ICT services\, making India a natural partner market. At the same time\, India is liberalizing its economy further. With 100% foreign direct ownership in most sectors\, improving digital infrastructure\, and a strong push for "Make in India" partnerships\, the environment for U.S. businesses has never been more favorable. This webinar will provide Manhattan Chamber members with a 30-minute high-level briefing on:India's growth trajectory and why it matters for Manhattan exporters.The evolving tariff and regulatory landscape.Key sectors where Manhattan businesses can build traction.Partnership models- distribution\, joint ventures\, franchising- that work in the Indian market. Join us to understand why India is becoming a priority destination for U.S. exports and partnerships- and how Manhattan companies can position themselves to succeed in this fast-growing economy.\nSpeakers: Jack Ekka\, Advisor\, Global Trade CouncilKrishna Bhatia\, CEO\, Global Trade Council X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

India is no longer just an emerging market- it is one of the world&rsquo\;s most dynamic growth engines. With GDP expected to expand by over 6% annually through 2025\, India is now the fifth-largest economy globally and on track to become the third-largest by the end of this decade. Its young and tech-savvy population- more than 65% under the age of 35- is fueling demand at a scale unmatched in most markets.

For U.S. companies\, the opportunity is already evident. In 2024\, \;U.S. goods exports to India reached $41.5 billion\, while services exports climbed nearly 16% to $41.8 billion. Total bilateral trade in goods and services rose to $212 billion\, up 8.3% year-over-year\, making India one of America&rsquo\;s most important trading partners. For Manhattan businesses\, the alignment is clear: the strongest areas of traction with India include financial services and consulting\, advanced machinery and equipment\, consumer goods and specialty foods\, and ICT services\, making India a natural partner market.

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At the same time\, India is liberalizing its economy further. With 100% foreign direct ownership in most sectors\, improving digital infrastructure\, and a strong push for &ldquo\;Make in India&rdquo\; partnerships\, the environment for U.S. businesses has never been more favorable.

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This webinar will provide Manhattan Chamber members with a 30-minute high-level briefing on:

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Join us to understand why India is becoming a priority destination for U.S. exports and partnerships- and how Manhattan companies can position themselves to succeed in this fast-growing economy.


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