OPPORTUNITIES IN ODISHA’
WITH MR. DEBI PRASAD MISHRA, HON’BLE MINISTER OF INDUSTRIES, GOV’T OF ODISHA
The High Commission of India, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and UK India Business Council are delighted to invite you to an exclusive seminar to showcase the trade and investment opportunities in the Indian State of Odisha. We are pleased to inform you that we will be joined by Mr. Debi Prasad Mishra, Honorable Minister of Industries, Govt. of Odishawho will provide an overview of the opportunities in the State available to British businesses.
WHY ODISHA?
• One of the fastest growing economies in India with a GDP growth of close to 9% in 2014-15, and poised to grow at 12% by 2020;
• Odisha’s Paradip Port, India’s second largest, offers access to markets in ASEAN and the whole Asia-Pacific region;
• With 40 million people, Odisha has a larger consumer market than Canada, Ukraine, and Venezuela.
• Ranked as one of the leading States in 2015 on “Ease of Doing Business” by the World Bank , way above the industrialised States of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu;
• Home to some of India’s leading conglomerates including TATA Steel, HINDALCO, Infosys, Wipro, Jindal Steel & Power, Sterlite and IT
This will be an excellent opportunity for delegates to pose their questions to our expert panelists in what will be a highly interactive session. There will also be a chance to continue discussions with Mr. Debi Prasad Mishra, together with a visiting delegation of senior business and government figures, during a networking lunch.
When
Thursday, 4 February, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate
St James Court, London SW1E 6AF, United Kingdom
Dress Code
Business Attire
Additional Information
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Registration Deadline
Wednesday, 3 February, 2016
Photograph courtesy of UK India Business Council
