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India as an Investment Destination

  • Executive Plaze Hotel 405 North Road Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3V9 Canada (map)

An informative session to learn about Investment/Business opportunities in India

You can post your questions to Consul General of India ahead of the event using the link / QR code below

Event Q&A

You can also go to www.slido.com and enter event id 3563792

Why India and why now?

INDIA - LAND OF UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES

India is the fastest growing economy in the world with a GDP growth rate of 7.2 per cent in Financial Year 2022-23. India’s GDP currently is US$ 3.75 trillion, which makes it the fifth largest economy in the world. Since 2014, it has jumped five places to become the world’s fifth largest economy and is slated to become third largest economy by 2027-28.

India's advantage is large young population (65 per cent under the age of 35); growing middle class ( around 450 million people) ; and large talent pool which will provide 20 per cent of the global workforce by 2040. Talent pool provides opportunity for Global Capacity Center; R & D investment & knowledge economy

Business reforms in India with low corporate tax rates; incentives in manufacturing sector; reforms for ease of doing business; national single window system; rising up the ladder of Global Innovation Index ranking and Logistics Performance Index makes India an attractive destination.

World class infrastructure is getting created providing opportunities in urban railways, national highways, aviation, waterways, ports, educational institutions, industrial corridors, etc. Technological innovation is digitally empowering Indian society making it the third largest ecosystem.

Simply putting: India represents a vital door to the future in global trade and there are immense opportunities for Canadian business in India on mutual synergies. Sectoral opportunity in Agriculture, Food Processing, IT & BPM; Fin-Tech; Construction & Real Estate; Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals; Higher Education.....

Hear first hand from Consul General of India!

9:00 AM
Registration and Light Refreshments
Networking
10:00 AM
Welcome Address
Rendition O' Canada
Rendition Jana Gana Mana National Anthem
Overview of the Program and Opening Ceremonies
Cultural Performance / Ganesh Vandana
Mayor's Welcome Address
Feature Presentation by Consul General
Group Photo all delegates
Tea Break; Networking
Cultural Performance / Bharat Natyam
Q & A Session
Guest Presentation - Forest Bean
Vote of Thanks
12:35 PM
Break for Lunch / Networking

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