India Development Debate – ET NOW’S

EXCLUSIVE: Trump versus Biden — President of USISPF

Record early voting in the US Presidential election

Dr. Mukesh Aghi – President & CEO at US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

Dr. Mukesh Aghi has over 30 years’ experience leading complex operations at large global corporations, from enterprise software maker JD Edwards to IT giants IBM and Steria, across geographies as diverse as Japan, …

Source: Tycoon
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Human-centric development is the need of the hour

Will Harley-Davidson’s exit impact other US investments in India?

Iconic American motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson has pulled the plug on its India operations as part of its global restructuring strategy.

Source: CNBC-TV-18
Source Link: https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/business/will-harley-davidsons-exit-impact-other-us-investments-in-india-heres-what-usispfs-mukesh-aghi-has-to-say-7022151.htm

Why US-Led Alliance Of Asian Nations Is Bound To Fail In Countering China?

Industry bodies and MNCs seek deferment of mandatory e-invoicing till January

As per a survey conducted by Assocham, over 90% of its members have sought for the extension. “We have requested the government to introduce e-invoicing from October 1 on …

Source: The Economic Times
Source Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/industry-bodies-and-mncs-seek-deferment-of-mandatory-e-invoicing-till-january/articleshow/78170026.cms

India is caught in a vicious cycle on demand pickup: USISPF chief Mukesh Aghi

Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, sees deeper economic ties around healthcare, defence, hi-tech, and agriculture, going ahead.

Source: Live-Mint
Source Link: https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/-india-is-caught-in-a-vicious-cycle-on-demand-pickup-11600325170875.html

US and India Hold Defense Technology Cooperation Meeting Amid Diminished Expectations

India-US: Defence Trade and Technology Initiative is the silent enabler

A Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) to harmonize the processes for identification, development, and execution of projects under the DTTI has been formulated and was ratified last year.

Source: Financial Express
Source Link: https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/india-us-defence-trade-and-technology-initiative-is-the-silent-enabler/2083679/

‘Credit goes to my colleagues for making Mahindra brand known in US’: Anand Mahindra on 2020 Leadership award by US non-profit

U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum Honors Anand Mahindra with 2020 Leadership Award

The Mahindra Group’s presence in the U.S. has lasted over 25 years and has partnered with several U.S. corporations including American Motors, Chrysler, International Harvester company of Chicago,

Source: India CSR
Source Link: https://indiacsr.in/u-s-india-strategic-partnership-forum-honors-anand-mahindra-with-2020-leadership-award/

Anand Mahindra receives the 2020 Leadership Award

Telangana undisputed leader in emerging technology, says KT Rama Rao

IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao on Friday said several policies and initiatives of the Telangana government have emerged as a role model for various sectors.

Source: The New Indian Express
Source Link: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2020/sep/05/telangana-undisputed-leader-in-emerging-technology-says-kt-rama-rao-2192724.html

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discusses US-India commercial ties with USISPF Board members

PM Modi pitches India as ‘trusted’ business partner at US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

NEW DELHI: Making a strong pitch for India being a “trusted” economic partner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited US businesses to “join India’s journey” out of the pandemic.

Source: The Times of India
Source Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-pitches-india-as-trusted-business-partner-at-us-india-strategic-partnership-forum/articleshow/77920570.cms

India ready to handle 2-front threat: Bipin Rawat

The latest flashpoint in the north was triggered by provocative Chinese actions on the southern bank of Pangong Tso, after which India made counter-manoeuvres to occupy key heights.

Source: Hindustan Times
Source Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-ready-to-handle-2-front-threat-rawat/story-5BqDAVRrHeVX679ok4LviO.html

PM Modi to Address Third Leadership Summit of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver key note address to the third leadership summit of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Thursday, organisers announced on Tuesday.

Source: News-18
Source Link: https://www.news18.com/news/india/pm-modi-to-address-third-leadership-summit-of-us-india-strategic-and-partnership-forum-2840625.html

Gujarat woos US companies to boost pharma production

At a time when tensions between India and China continue to cast a shadow on businesses including imports of crucial drug ingredients from China.

Source: Business-Line
Source Link: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/gujarat-woos-us-companies-to-boost-pharma-production/article32525565.ece

Approach to development should be human-centric: PM Modi at US-India summit

“The pandemic has impacted several things but it has not impacted the aspirations and of ambitions of 1.3 billion Indians. In recent months, there have been far-reaching reforms,” said PM Modi.

Source: The Economic Times
Source Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/approach-to-development-should-be-human-centric-pm-modi-at-us-india-summit/articleshow/77916802.cms

India ready to hold Quad ministerial meet in Delhi; details being worked out

New Delhi: India has said that it is ready to hold Quad–India, US, Australia, and Japan meet. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said, “we look forward to hosting quad meet later this year and …

Source: Zee News
Source Link: https://zeenews.india.com/india/india-ready-to-hold-quad-ministerial-meet-in-delhi-details-being-worked-out-2307317.html

India-US can challenge each other to do better on human rights: Nikki Haley

India and the US need to acknowledge that they fall sometimes when it comes to human rights, Haley said asserting that the two countries can challenge each other to continue to do better on this front.

Source: Business Standard
Source Link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/india-us-can-challenge-each-other-to-do-better-on-human-rights-nikki-haley-120090200012_1.html

USISPF Announces India Executive Leadership Board

New Delhi: The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) today announced the formation of its India Executive Leadership Board on the occasion of it’s 3rd …

Source: India Education Diary
Source Link: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/usispf-announces-india-executive-leadership-board/

At US-India dialogue in October, China and defence cooperation will be high on agenda

“Strategy Is To Push Back China”: US Envoy On Economy, India

“The President has led the charge against the predatory practices from the Chinese economy and the Phase One trade deal is just a first step in that (direction)”.

Source: NDTV
Source Link: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-envoy-stephen-biegun-on-beijing-aggression-india-strategy-is-to-push-back-china-2288387

US Visa Policy Supporting Indian Talent Is “Win-Win” For Both: S Jaishankar

While interacting with Timothy Roemer, former US envoy to India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar added that people recognize the role Indian talent has played in US, global and Indian economy.

Source: NDTV
Source Link: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/foreign-minister-s-jaishankar-says-us-visa-policy-supporting-indian-talent-is-win-win-for-both-2288364

Mike Pence describes President Trump and Prime Minister Modi as ‘larger than life figures’

“When you think about the US and India, you think about two strongest democracies in the world, the shared values,” Pence said during a virtual event on the US-India organised by the …

Source: The Economic Times
Source Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/pence-describes-president-trump-and-pm-modi-as-larger-than-life-figures/articleshow/77857288.cms?from=mdr

A Free Trade Agreement between Quad nations: Vision or reality?

With Looming China Threat, US, India Could Ink ‘Big Deals’ Ahead Of 2020 Presidential Elections

India needs to look at ESG factors to attract major FDI investment Aghi

Washington, Aug 22 (PTI) India needs to look at ESG (environmental, social and governmental) factors to attract major investors and get the sustained foreign direct investment of …

Source: The Week
Source Link: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2020/08/22/fgn4-us-aghi-india.html

Anand Mahindra, Shantanu Narayen to receive 2020 Leadership Awards from USISPF

The award, announced on Friday, would be presented during the third Annual Leadership Summit, titled “US-India Week: Navigating New Challenges”, which will convene virtuall

y from August 31…

Source: The Economic Times
Source Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/anand-mahindra-shantanu-narayen-to-receive-2020-leadership-awards-from-usispf/articleshow/77688338.cms

The US-India partnership will reach a higher plateau in the post-pandemic world – India INC

Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO of USISPF (US-India Strategic Partnership Forum) shares his insights on the increasing convergence between the US and India in trade, strategy, healthcare, education and manufacturing.

Source: India INC
Source Link: https://indiaincgroup.com/the-us-india-partnership-will-reach-a-higher-plateau-in-the-post-pandemic-world/

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to address U.S.-India Summit

The summit, called ‘US-India Week: Navigating New Challenges’ will be held (virtually) from August 31 to September 3.

Source: The Hindu
Source Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/us-vice-president-mike-pence-to-address-us-india-summit/article32387048.ece

India must try for Quadrilateral FTA after closing US trade deal, suggests USISPF

NEW DELHI: A key cross-national industry body has pitched for an economic partnership deal between India, the United States, Japan and Australia –

Source: The Economic Times
Source Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-must-try-for-quadrilateral-fta-after-closing-us-trade-deal-suggests-usispf/articleshow/77161365.cms

India needs open markets; economic growth can’t be micro-managed, says US Ambassador to India

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster has flagged concerns about India’s policy environment and ‘micro-management’ of the economy.

Source: CNBC-TV-18
Source Link: https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/india-needs-open-markets-economic-growth-cant-be-micro-managed-says-us-ambassador-to-india-6417111.htm

India wants concessions from US on drug exports, offers to cut farm goods prices, report says

Exclusive Reuters report says India, one of the largest consumers of dairy products, has proposed a quota-based system for US dairy imports.

Source: The Print
Source Link: https://theprint.in/world/india-wants-concession-on-drug-exports-to-us-offers-to-slash-farm-goods-prices-report-says/465168/

Industry writes to Govt as Chinese imports pile up, says supply chain severely disrupted

after a sudden halt in clearing shipments and consignments across ports, the industry chambers have called for urgent…

Source: CNBC-TV18
Source Link: https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/industry-laments-stranded-import-shipments-at-ports-says-supply-chain-severely-disrupted-6211821.htm

China will never treat India with respect: USISPF president Mukesh Aghi | EXCLUSIVE

In an exclusive interview to India Today while speaking from Washington DC, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum…

Source: India Today
Source Link: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/china-will-never-treat-india-with-respect-usispf-president-mukesh-aghi-1692826-2020-06-26

India should provide a timeline on when consignments from China will be cleared, says USISPF

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has written to the DPIIT raising concerns over reports that consignments are being held up at Indian …

Source: CNBC-TV18
Source Link: https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/economy/indian-govt-needs-to-provide-a-clear-timeline-on-when-consignments-from-china-will-be-cleared-says-usispf-6199231.htm

Apple, Other U.S. Goods From China Held Up at Indian Ports: Sources

India needs policy ‘predictability’ to be an alternative to China: US-India trade body

India needs policy ‘predictability’ to be an alternative to China: US-India trade body Mukesh Aghi, president & CEO of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, says India should…

Source: ThePrint
Source Link: https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-needs-policy-predictability-to-be-an-alternative-to-china-for-us-firms-trade-body/441985/

The H1-B visa suspension will impact the US IT industry. H1-B holders will help lift the US economy: Dr Mukesh Aghi (President, USISPF) tells CNN-News18’s

The @USISPForum recently kicked off its ‘Startup Connect’ program. The goal is to increase job creation in India & US. @MeghaVishwanath discusses about the future of Indian startups in US with Vinod Muthukrishnan of Cloud Cherry, Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore & Mukesh Aghi of USISPF

the usispforum recently kicked off its startup-connect program the goal is to increase job creation in india us meghavishwanath discusses about the future of indian startups…

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Modi needs to remove these roadblocks for companies to actually invest and make in India | INTERVIEW

Need permanent changes, policy predictability and flexibility: Mukesh Aghi

Need permanent changes, policy predictability and flexibility: Mukesh Aghi Various State governments in India are taking drastic steps in a bid to attract investments moving out…

Source: Business Standard
Source Link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/need-permanent-changes-policy-predictability-and-flexibility-mukesh-aghi-120051700718_1.html

India Development Debate – India Development Debate

What’s next for the US-India strategic partnership?

India Looks to Lure More Than 1,000 U.S. Companies Out of China

india-looks to lure more than 1000 us companies out of china (Bloomberg) — India is seeking to lure U.S. businesses, including medical devices giant Abbott Laboratories…

Source: Bloomberg
Source Link: https://www.bloombergquint.com/economy-finance/india-looks-to-lure-more-than-1-000-u-s-companies-out-of-china

CNBC-TV18 @CNBCTV18News

India’s Lockdown Puts Strain On Call Centers

Facebook-Jio deal a reflection of faith in Indian economy, says USISPF

PM Modi has a tremendous opportunity to drive reforms agenda

Can we fire-fight COVID-19 & save the eco? | India Development Debate

Source: Youtube
Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XjVcdX_cgI&t=11s

Disruption in India’s BPO would impact FDI: US business advocacy group

Coronavirus impact: Time for India to explore alternate supply chain destinations, says USISPF CEO

Energy could replace Defence as the strongest link in India-U.S. relations, say experts

Source: The Hindu
Source Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/energy-could-replace-defence-as-the-strongest-link-in-india-us-relations-say-experts/article30906523.ece

Jared Kushner cares about India, believes it’s a good partner

Namoste Trump | Tune in as Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO of USISPF speaks to Nayantara Rai on Trump’s India visit.

Source: Twitter
Source Link: https://twitter.com/ETNOWlive/status/1230514907931529216

India requires one city of Chicago size to be built every year for next 10 years: Mukesh Aghi

Source: Deccan Herald
Source Link: https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-requires-one-city-of-chicago-size-to-be-built-every-year-for-next-10-years-mukesh-aghi-805949.html

USISPF President Mukesh Aghi: ‘We Are 4 Million Indian Americans, We Need to Be Cohesive’

Source: India West
Source Link: https://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/usispf-president-mukesh-aghi-we-are-million-indian-americans-we/article_652d7d7c-49de-11ea-b640-bb56259a6d57.html

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