Published Year: 2025

Roundtable Discussion with Mr. P. Velrasu, CEO, MIDC

Post date May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025 | Mumbai

An engaging interaction between Mr. P. Velrasu, CEO of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), and USISPF members in Mumbai.

Members gained insights into the state’s economic priorities and emerging investment landscape.

The discussion in India’s commercial capital centred around Maharashtra’s vision for industrial growth, with a focus on high-potential sectors such as semiconductors, electric mobility, defense and aerospace, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.

Mr. Velrasu shared the Government of Maharashtra’s strategic roadmap to attract global investments, including the development of industrial corridors, plug-and-play infrastructure, and targeted policy incentives.

Members exchanged ideas on strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs), improving regulatory clarity, and scaling innovation-led manufacturing in the state.

The dialogue also emphasized Maharashtra’s efforts to streamline the ease of doing business, enhance single-window clearances, and fast-track approvals for high-impact projects.

The meeting marked a valuable step in deepening collaboration between American companies and the state’s leadership to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

In person US events

Roundtable with Ambassador Arun K. Singh, Senior Counselor, The Cohen Group and former Ambassador of India to the United States of America

Post date May 8, 2025

May 08, 2025 | Washington D.C.

USISPF held a roundtable briefing with Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, former Ambassador of India to the United States, Advisor to the Board at USISPF, and Senior Counselor at The Cohen Group.

Ambassador Singh interacted with our members representing financial services, pharmaceuticals, defense, and the technology sector.

Productive discussion on strengthening U.S.-India commercial ties.

Conversation moderated by Vikram J. Singh

The Power of She: EP 4 | Kelly Mahon Tullier of Visa on People, Perspectives, and the Payments Industry

Post date April 28, 2025

In person India event

India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor Summit 2025

Post date April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025 | Mumbai

USISPF President and CEO Mukesh Aghi spoke in Mumbai at #IMECSummit2025 on the economic potential and growth of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

Organized by the Vishwamitra Research Foundation, Dr.Aghi laid the case for the IMEC as a powerful corridor of connectivity, across rail, roads, and ports, and one that connects like-minded partners and counters the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Dr. Aghi made the case for IMEC as a powerful opportunity to enhance connectivity, collaboration, and sustainable growth through strategic infrastructure development, efficient capital deployment, and integrated trade linkages.

IMEC has the potential to build a strong foundation for partnerships rooted in shared prosperity and purpose.

The discussion was moderated by Sanjeev Krishan of PwC India and other panelists included The Hon. Steven Ciobo, Ahmed El-Safty, Afaq Hussain, Alok Agarwal.

The underlying message is that IMEC is a platform for an enduring and successful partnership.

In person US events

Understanding Recent Legal Changes in India: Implications and Opportunities for Foreign Partners

Post date April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 | Washington D.C.

The Consulate, in collaboration with the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), hosted a discussion on “Understanding Recent Legal Changes in India: Implications and Opportunities for Foreign Partners.”

The event brought together business leaders, and top corporate law firms both from India and USA. The event started with a minute of silence and condolences to the innocent victims of terrorism in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. Consul General highlighted India’s streamlined legal reforms, ease of doing business, thriving innovation ecosystem, and the expanding investment opportunities for US Law firms in India.

The panel of speakers included Justice Sanjay Taylor, Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Ms. Shoba Pillay, Partner, Jenner & Block, Collin Vierra, Partner, EimerStahl, Ms. Priti Suri, Founder & Managing Partner, Priti Suri & Associates, Ms. Charandeep Kaur, Partner, Trilegal, Dhruv Suri, Partner, PSA Legal Counsellors.

In person India event

U.S.-India Tax Forum had the honour of appearing before the Select Committee of the Indian Parliament

Post date April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF’s U.S.-India Tax Forum had the honour of appearing before the Select Committee of the Indian Parliament, chaired by Shri Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda, on the transformative Income-tax Bill 2025.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Honourable Chairperson Shri Baijayant Panda, and the esteemed members of the Select Committee for this invaluable opportunity. Their openness to dialogue and commitment to reform exemplify the spirit of collaborative policymaking needed to drive India’s economic future.

The Indian Parliament stands as a powerful symbol of the nation’s democratic ideals and progressive vision. Engaging with 20 distinguished parliamentarians in such a historic setting made the conversation especially meaningful as we collectively explored ways to strengthen a taxpayer-centric framework.

We are proud to support this landmark initiative aimed at simplifying tax language, reducing compliance burdens, streamlining dispute resolution, and enhancing the ease of doing business in India.

Throughout the discussion, there was a strong, shared commitment to building a transparent, inclusive, and growth-oriented tax system-one that thoughtfully balances economic advancement with public welfare.

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this pivotal moment, helping shape outcomes where policy, business, and the public good converge.

In person US events

Inaugural U.S.-India Economic Forum

Post date April 25, 2025

In person US events

Inaugural U.S.-India Economic Forum

Post date April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 | Washington D.C.

USISPF, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), hosted the Inaugural U.S.-India Economic Forum on the sidelines of the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and The World Bank Spring Meetings.

The Forum convened senior financial and investment leaders from both nations to examine the future of the U.S.-India economic partnership, assess evolving financial trends, and explore new opportunities for strategic cooperation.

We were honored to welcome Governor Sanjay Malhotra of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, Prof. Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, Executive Director, International Monetary Fund, and other distinguished leaders from the financial sector.

The event provided a high-level platform for meaningful dialogue on macroeconomic trends, trade and investment priorities, and the shared goal of deepening financial linkages between the U.S. and India.

In person US events

Roundtable discussion with Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI

Post date April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 | Boston

USISPF hosted Shri. Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for a luncheon roundtable discussion at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Chairman Pandey began his term as SEBI Chairman on March 1st.

Productive discussions and insights with our member companies on India’s regulatory environment and strengthening the commercial relationship.

In person India event

Enhancing U.S.-India Collaboration on critical minerals.

Post date April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF in partnership with Silverado Policy Accelerator, convened a closed-door roundtable in New Delhi focused on enhancing U.S.-India Collaboration on critical minerals.

The session featured addresses from Lekhan Thakkar, Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat; Dinesh Mahur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Amy Schedlbauer, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy India.

Participants deliberated on the opportunities and challenges in building resilient critical mineral supply chains, as well as the potential for integrating critical minerals into a broader trade framework.

The roundtable brought together a diverse group of industry leaders from across the value chain, policy makers from the Government of India, representatives from the U.S. Embassy, and leading think tanks. The discussion was moderated by Mahnaz Khan and Ripu Bhanjan Singh.

In person India event

USISPF President and CEO, Dr. Mukesh Aghi spoke at Ananta Aspen Centre’s India-US Forum (IUF) on a panel titled “From Market to Maker: India’s $500 Billion Electronics Ambition.”

Post date April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF President and CEO, Dr. Mukesh Aghi spoke at Ananta Aspen Centre’s India-US Forum (IUF) on a panel titled “From Market to Maker: India’s $500 Billion Electronics Ambition.”

Dr. Aghi touched on how India stands at a critical inflection point
in its economic trajectory against the backdrop of global trade being reshaped and the quest to restore resilient supply chains in an era of friendshoring and nearshoring.

As India advances in its ambition to become a global manufacturing hub, what are the challenges and opportunities for the country?

How can India compete with other markets with speed, scale, and systems-level coherence?

India has a young and vibrant demographic dividend, and its strides in AI, machine learning, and big data position it as a global hub for data-driven technologies, such as semiconductors.

Dr. Aghi was joined by

Josh Foulger, President, Electronics ZETWERK
Chantal Lakatos, Managing Director, Government Affairs, Lam Research
Sunil Vachani, Chairman, Dixon Technologies India Limited
Sushil Pal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITy)
Ishtiyaque Ahmed, Programme Director- Industry/MSME, NITI Aayog

The session was moderated by Virat Bhatia, Managing Director, Apple, India.

In person US events

Congressional Staff briefing on the outlook for U.S.-India trade on Capitol Hill

Post date April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 | Washington D.C.

USISPF held a Congressional Staff briefing on the outlook for U.S.-India trade on Capitol Hill.

The conversation touched on strengthening commercial relations and building stronger trade ties between Washington and New Delhi in an era of tariffs.

The discussion focused on how both governments are working toward expanding bilateral trade to $500 billion by the end of the decade, as per the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), announced by both leaders during their meeting in Washington in February, and building on digital trade to leverage India’s robust digital economy.

Riveting insights from the panel featuring Aparna Pande, Research Fellow at Hudson Institute, and Mark Linscott, Senior Advisor, Trade Policy, USISPF, and former Assistant USTR, as well as insights from USISPF member companies.

The briefing was moderated by Anushka Shah, Manager – Trade Policy and Critical & Emerging Technologies.

In person India event

Discussion on U.S.- India Defence Cooperation

Post date April 22, 2025

In person India event

Discussion on U.S.- India Defence Cooperation

Post date April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF organized a roundtable on the sidelines of the India-US Forum on defense industrial cooperation.

The discussion focused on strengthening U.S.-India defense and the defense acceleration ecosystem and leveraging technological advancements to boost defense ties.

Shri. Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary, International Cooperation, Ministry of Defence of India, and Doug Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), co-chaired the session that was attended by startups, investors, primes, and government officials from both sides.

In person India event

Roundtable on “The Future of Technologies

Post date April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF hosted an exclusive roundtable discussion titled “The Future of Technologies,” led by USISPF Board Member, Mr. Prabhakar Raghavan, Chief Technologist at Google.

We were delighted to be joined by Sh. S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and key stakeholders from the industry.

This closed-door session convened a small group of influential leaders to explore key themes shaping our digital era, touching on advancing resilient and inclusive digital infrastructure, navigating the rise of next-generation technologies like edge AI, and addressing the societal implications of AI on knowledge, work, and trust.

As innovation outpaced regulation, the conversation reflected on the delicate balance between technological progress, ethical responsibility, and global governance.

Our member insights contributed to this thought-provoking dialogue.

In person India event

Roundtable on “The Future of Technologies

Post date April 21, 2025

Inside the Negotiating Room: Regional Trade Outlook from Former AUSTRs

Post date April 18, 2025

As the U.S. deepens trade negotiations across multiple regions, understanding the strategic priorities and sticking points in each geography becomes essential. This panel brings together former Assistant U.S. Trade Representatives—Mark Linscott, Dan Mullaney, and Wendy Cutler —to provide firsthand insights on the evolving state of play. Drawing on their decades of experience at the forefront of U.S. trade policy, the discussion will unpack current negotiation dynamics, regional trends, and what’s ahead for American trade diplomacy. This timely session offers an insider’s lens into how the U.S. is shaping global trade architecture in a shifting geopolitical landscape.

Introduction and scene setting remarks by Anushka Shah, Manager, Trade Policy and Critical & Emerging Technologies – USISPF

In person India event

USISPF and Startup Policy Forum enter into a partnership | Strengthening India’s Startup Ecosystem

Post date April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF and Startup Policy Forum have signed an MoU to enhance and strengthen India’s start-up policy landscape. Since their inception, both organizations have worked to promote start-up growth and strengthen India’s commercial and innovation ecosystem.

This partnership aims to fructify this mission, leveraging the strengths of both organizations, accelerating the growth of India’s start-up ecosystem, and helping start-ups scale.

The MoU also envisions fostering a deeper U.S.-India innovation partnership and facilitating a connection for global investors with start-ups to help channelize capital into unicorns and the burgeoning start-up scene in the country.

In person US events

Building a U.S.-India Advanced Energy Ecosystem

Post date April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025 | Stanford University, California

USISPF was delighted to host a roundtable discussion on “Building a U.S.-India Advanced Energy Ecosystem” at Stanford University in collaboration with the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.

The session brought together a group of investors, entrepreneurs, climate scientists, academics and researchers to explore opportunities shaping India’s clean energy and sustainability landscape and strengthening U.S.-India energy collaboration.

We were honored to have Shri Jayant Sinha, President of Eversource and Visiting Professor at LSE, led the discussion, alongside Dr. Arun Majumdar, Dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Dr. Chris Field, Director of the Stanford Woods Institute.

Key themes included:

Investment in India’s power, transportation & infrastructure sectors
Innovations in advanced energy systems & climate tech
Strengthening the U.S.-India energy ecosystem
Blended finance & multilateral models

Regulatory pathways enabling the energy transition The roundtable reinforced the urgency—and the opportunity—to scale U.S.-India collaboration for a sustainable, secure, and inclusive energy future. Thank you to all who joined us and contributed to a rich dialogue!

Virtual

Trade Taskforce briefing to unpack the implications of the Trump administration’s Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs and what it means for India’s trade trajectory and ongoing discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).

Post date April 9, 2025

April 09, 2025 | Virtual

Anushka Shah, Manager – Trade Policy and Critical & Emerging Technologies in conversation with Mark Linscott, Senior Advisor – USISPF, Former AUSTR on the implications of the Trump administration’s Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs and what it means for India’s trade trajectory and ongoing discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).

In person India event

Indian DefSpace Symposium 2025

Post date April 9, 2025

April 7-9, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF’s Col. Baljinder Singh spoke at the Indian DefSpace Symposium 2025, which was held at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi.

Col. Singh addressed U.S.-India space collaboration during a broader panel discussion.

The symposium brought together esteemed dignitaries and stakeholders from the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, ISRO, various government ministries, academia, global missions in India, and the private sector investing in space.

Discussions focused on the progress achieved in the Indian space sector, collaborations with international space agencies, and developments in the military and commercial aspects of the space domain.

In person India event

Closed-door roundtable on The Evolving Semiconductor Landscape

Post date April 8, 2025

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | New Delhi

USISPF hosted a closed-door roundtable titled “The Evolving Semiconductor Landscape,” which brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and global stakeholders for an in-depth discussion on advancing India’s semiconductor ambitions.

As India’s semiconductor market continued its rapid ascent—projected to grow to over $100 billion by 2032—participants explored strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and policy interventions aimed at strengthening India’s position in the global value chain.

USISPF had the honor of welcoming John Neuffer, President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), and Mary Thornton, Vice President for Global Policy at SIA, who shared valuable insights on global trends and opportunities for U.S.-India collaboration in the technological domain.

This roundtable marked another key step in advancing India’s vision of becoming a leading global hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

USISPF Annual Leadership Summit 2025

Post date April 5, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the USISPF VIII Annual Leadership Summit will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

This year, we are proud to honor the following global business leaders with the 2025 USISPF Annual Leadership Award for their outstanding contributions to advancing U.S.-India-Japan economic ties:

Mr. Arvind Krishna, Chairman, President & CEO, IBM
Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group
Mr. Toshiaki Higashihara, Executive Chairman, Hitachi Ltd.

We look forward to your participation in recognizing these distinguished leaders and celebrating this important trilateral partnership.

In person US events

The Evolving US-India Trade and Investment Relationship: Trump 2.0 and Beyond

Post date April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Houston

USISPF in collaboration with the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) at Rice University and the Consulate General of India in Houston, held a discussion titled “The Evolving U.S.-India Trade and Investment Relationship: Trump 2.0 and Beyond” in Houston, Texas.

The session featured Mark Linscott, Senior Advisor at USISPF, and Consul General Manjunath Chenneerappa in a discussion that touched on the impact of tariffs, past policies, key milestones, Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), and the road ahead for U.S.-India trade relations.

The discussion was moderated by Gabriel Collins, Fellow at the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES).

In person US events

US-India Tax Discussion with Shri Ramesh Narain Parbat, Special Secretary and Member Legislation, CBDT

Post date March 27, 2025

Thursday, March 27, 2025 | New York

USISPF in collaboration with Indian Consulate in New York hosted Shri Ramesh Narain Parbat, Special Secretary and Member (Legislation), CBDT, for a discussion on key tax and investment issues impacting the U.S.-India corridor.

In person US events

USISPF Hosted A Briefing On The U.S.- India Strategic Partnership With House Lawmakers in the 119th Congress

Post date March 26, 2025

House Lawmakers in the 119th Congress

In person US events

USISPF Hosted A Briefing On The U.S.- India Strategic Partnership With House Lawmakers in the 119th Congress

Post date March 26, 2025

Thursday, March 26, 2025 | Washington, D.C.

USISPF in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans hosted a briefing on the U.S.-India strategic partnership and strengthening the relationship across defense, trade, and technology.

The event took place on Wednesday, March 26th, on Capitol Hill with 11 Members of Congress, including Co-Chairs Congressmen Rich McCormick (GA-07) and Ro Khanna (CA-17); Co Vice-Chair Marc Veasey (TX-33) as well as, Jim Costa (CA-21), and Glenn Grothman, (WI-6), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8), Ed Case (HI-1), Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-8), and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, (OR-5), Congressmen Derek Tran (CA-45), and Herb Conaway (NJ-3). Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the Ambassador of India to the United States also joined the briefing.

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In person India event

Roundtable discussion on the Future of U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation with the civil nuclear delegation from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Post date March 24, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF hosted a closed-door roundtable discussion on the Future of U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation with the civil nuclear delegation from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The delegation was led by Aleshia Duncan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation, Office of Nuclear Energy at U.S. Department of Energy

Both countries remain committed to the U.S.-India Energy Security Partnership, especially in areas of civil nuclear energy.

This roundtable explored potential areas of collaboration and avenues to strengthen and secure supply chains for civil nuclear energy, including cooperation on developing small modular reactors (SMRs)/advanced reactor technology – a key focus area as outlined in the joint-statement.

In person India event

USISPF and SCOPE, alongside the Associations of Environmental and Occupational Health, Delhi and Haryana (IAOH Delhi and AEOHH), hosted a conference on “Life Course Immunization: Pulse of a Resilient Health System”

Post date March 21, 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025 | New Delhi

Our first panel discussion, ‘Immunization for a Healthy Workforce and Healthy Families’, witnessed an engaging conversation on the importance of including vaccination as one of employers’ prime offerings for the well-being of employees and their families.

Other aspects touched on missing data on the Indian population and various enablers and barriers to implementation.

The session was moderated by Dr. Ratna Devi, with a stellar panel of experts:

Col. Dr. Manu Chopra
DR. AMIT KUMAR GUPTA
Dr. Shubnum Singh
Dr. Suneela Garg
Prof. Parvaiz Koul

The second panel discussion, titled ‘Life Course Immunization and Enabling Ecosystem: Policy, Practice and Implementation’, touched on existing policies, practices, and strategies to effectively implement new guidelines.

The discussion identified critical gaps and touched on unified policy and guidelines, vaccine hesitancy, and improving sufficient awareness about the benefits of the life course immunization approach.

This session was moderated by Dr. V K Sashindran and Dr Kavita Singh with a panel featuring:

Dr Rakesh Kakkar
Dr. Arindam Ray, Gates Foundation
Dr. Naveen R Thacker,
Dr. Subramanian Swaminathan
Dr. Agam Vora
Dr. Madhur Verma
Dr. JAYESH LELE
Dr. Tiny Nair
Dr Satyabrata Routray
Dr Madhu Gupta

Our final session was on ‘PSUs: Ongoing Practices and Future Plans’, and the session focused on steps taken by various PSUs to implement life course immunization guidelines in their respective organizations, and mapping out the future roadmap to ensure sufficient adoption by employees.

Dr. Raj Shankar Ghosh moderated the session, which included:

Dr Sandeep Sharma
Dr Rajeev Gambhir
Dr. Kamal Purshottam
Dr. Sushma Trivedi
Rajiv Kumar Jain
Dr. Kamla Fartyal
Dr. Rajat Kumar Saha

In person India event

USISPF’s India Managing Director Nivedita Mehra participated in a panel discussion titled “Navigating the U.S. Market: Opportunities, Challenges, & Future Prospects for Indian Tech” at nasscom’s Global Confluence 2025.

Post date March 20, 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF’s India Managing Director Nivedita Mehra participated in a panel discussion titled “Navigating the U.S. Market: Opportunities, Challenges, & Future Prospects for Indian Tech” at nasscom’s Global Confluence 2025.

The theme of the conference was “Forging Global Alliances for Tech Leadership”.

Nivedita touched on U.S.-India TRUST and the Indus Innovation Frameworks and the opportunities for Indian companies and how Indian MSMEs can leverage these initiatives.

Other speakers at the conference included Minister Piyush Goyal, the Hon. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Rajesh Agrawal IAS, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, and Rajesh Nambiar, President, nasscom.

In person India event

Roundtable on Evolving Digital Landscape

Post date March 20, 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF was honored to host Secretary S Krishnan, Secretary – Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India for a roundtable discussion on the “Evolving Digital Landscape.”

The session brought together senior government officials and industry leaders to exchange insights on the implementation of the Draft DPDP Rules, 2025, and broader regulatory developments impacting cross-border data flows, digital innovation, and economic cooperation.

The discussion focused on key themes such as data governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the role of U.S.-India collaboration in shaping a resilient digital ecosystem. It provided a platform for candid exchanges under Chatham House rules, ensuring meaningful industry participation in shaping a balanced and forward-looking regulatory framework.

The session was chaired by S Krishnan, Secretary – Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India and was attended by Ms. Amy Schedlbauer, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy India, and members from industry.

In person India event

USISPF hosted a focused discussion on the revival of the Golden Route under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor ( #IMEC) Initiative.

Post date March 18, 2025

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | New Delhi

Key speakers discussed strengthening economic ties and regional cooperation, with contributions from American, Indian, Israeli, and Italian officials.

The event included opening remarks, special addresses, and an interactive discussion, all held under Chatham House rules, followed by a networking lunch.

Remarks from James Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W.

Richardson Fellow, at The Heritage Foundation, Amb. Jawed Ashraf, Former Ambassador of India to France and Monaco and Former High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Ambassador Rtn. Anil Trigunayat (IFS Retd), Former Ambassador of India to Jordan, Libya, and Malta, Eden Bar Tal, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Amb. Reuven Azar. Ambassador of Israel to India, Amb. Naor Gilon, former Israeli Ambassador to India, and Kaush Arha, President, Free and Open, Indo-Pacific Forum.

Riveting insights on strengthening collaboration across industries in new economic corridors.

In person India event

Exclusive Roundtable on India’s Economic Outlook: U.S.-India Collaboration with Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman, 16th Finance Commission

Post date March 18, 2025

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF was delighted to host a closed-door interaction with Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.

Discussion with members on India’s economic outlook, growth sectors, and closer U.S.-India commercial relations.

In person India event

Exclusive Roundtable on India’s Economic Outlook: U.S.-India Collaboration with Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman, 16th Finance Commission

Post date March 18, 2025

Exclusive Roundtable on India’s Economic Outlook

In person India event

USISPF hosted General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Advisor to the Board of Directors at USISPF for a special signing of his new novel – The Cantonment Conspiracy.

Post date March 17, 2025

Monday, March 17, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF hosted a high-level discussion on U.S.-India COMPACT and U.S.-India TRUST on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025.

We were delighted to host General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Advisor to the Board of Directors at USISPF for a special signing of his new novel – The Cantonment Conspiracy.

In person India event

USISPF hosted a high-level discussion on U.S.-India COMPACT and U.S.-India TRUST on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025.

Post date March 17, 2025

Monday, March 17, 2025 | New Delhi

The focus was on deep defense cooperation, especially on Al, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The event brought together a distinguished lineup of senior officials, industry leaders, and strategic experts to deliberate on enhancing U.S.-India collaboration in critical and emerging tech domains.

The discussions underscored the imperative of fostering deeper cooperation in Al-driven defense capabilities, cybersecurity frameworks, and next-generation military applications to fortify strategic alliances in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

The event was attended by esteemed speakers and guests from both USG and GOI.

We were delighted to host Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command, Ricky Gill, Special Assistant to President Trump and Senior Director for South & Central Asian Affairs, National Security Council, The White House; Lt. Gen. M U Nair, National Cyber Security Coordinator, National Security Council Secretariat, Jorgan K. Andrews, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy India, Ravi Dammu, Secretary (ER), Randhir Jaiswal.

We were also joined by Gen. Manoj Naravane, William Blair, Vince Logsdon, Dr. Vivek Lall, Vikram Rai, and Cdr. Jasbir Solanki (Retd), alongside friends from the Japanese and Australian Embassies.

Additionally, the discussions on Artificial Intelligence and National Security discussion were enriched by insights from Alexander Gray CEO, of American Global Strategies; Former Deputy Assistant to President Trump and Chief of Staff of the White House NSC, Amb. Arun K. Singh, Advisor to USISPF Board, Former Ambassador of India to the U.S. and Senior Counsellor, The Cohen Group and partners from Google, Microsoft, and Lockheed Martin.

In person India event

2nd International Patient Summit (IPS II 2025)

Post date March 8, 2025

2nd International Patient Summit (IPS II 2025)

Saturday, March 8, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF participated in the 2nd International Patient Summit (IPS II 2025) jointly organised by DakshamA Health and the PAIR Academy. Dr Bhuvnesh Shrivastava, Director – Healthcare, shared his insights during the panel discussion on ‘Climate Change and Communicable Diseases: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective’ and outlined the importance of life-course immunization, and it’s critical role in preventing new and emerging infections.

In person US events

USISPF Chairman John Chambers, Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures and USISPF President and CEO, Dr. Mukesh Aghi at The Montgomery Summit 2025

Post date March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | Santa Monica, CA.

USISPF Chairman John Chambers, Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures and USISPF President and CEO, Dr. Mukesh Aghi, at The Montgomery Summit 2025 in Santa Monica, CA.

Dr. Aghi presented Mr. John Chambers with the Technology Diplomacy Award, which recognizes Mr. Chambers’ contribution to promoting India’s tech ecosystem, supporting Indian startups, and advocating for the larger U.S.-India partnership.

In person India event

Closed-door discussion with Shri Nagaraj Naidu, Additional Secretary (Americas – USA & Canada), Additional Secretary (Americas- USA & Canada), Ministry of External Affairs

Post date March 4, 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF was delighted to host a closed-door discussion with Shri Nagaraj Naidu, Additional Secretary (Americas – USA & Canada), Additional Secretary (Americas- USA & Canada), Ministry of External Affairs, at our New Delhi office.

The session provided a readout on Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the U.S. and his meeting with President Donald J. Trump. Shri Naidu also briefed participants on U.S.- India relations and the way forward, outlining key priorities for strengthening bilateral ties.

We thank Nagaraj Naidu Kakanurand our members for their participation and valuable contributions. We look forward to collaborating on key deliverables and action items to further advance the U.S.- India partnership.

In person India event

USISPF roundtable with Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut

Post date February 28, 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025 | Mumbai

USISPF was delighted to welcome Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut to Mumbai.

Governor Lamont is leading a delegation to India, along with senior leaders, including Ms. Indra Nooyi, former Chairperson of PepsiCo and Advisor to the USISPF Board. Delighted to welcome Mr. Mike Hankey, the U.S. Consul General at U.S. Consulate Mumbai.

Governor Lamont addressed USISPF members and industry leaders, touching on the business-friendly policies and investment opportunities in the state and how Indian companies would benefit from investing in Connecticut.

The Constitution State is known for its strength in financial services, with Hartford, CT earning the sobriquet of being the insurance capital of the world, manufacturing, agriculture, aerospace and, of course, known for its strength in IT services – as the number of Indian tech giants and member companies have thriving operations in the state. Successful discussion on strengthening U.S.-India commercial ties at the state and local level.

In person US events

USISPF in partnership with Consulate General of India, New York hosted a discussion on reforms and opportunities in India’s insurance sector at the Indian Consulate in New York City, NY.

Post date February 25, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | New York

USISPF in partnership with Consulate General of India, New York hosted a discussion on reforms and opportunities in India’s insurance sector at the Indian Consulate in New York City, NY.

The interaction featured a virtual presentation from Mr. Parshant Kumar Goyal, Joint Secretary of Insurance- Ministry of Finance. This session provided expert insights into the reforms proposed by the Government of India in its Union Budget 2025-26, including commitments to raise the FDI limit and simplify the guardrails and conditionalities associated with foreign investment in the sector.

USISPF’s Malachy Nugent was is in conversation with Susan Greenwell, SVP & Head, Global Government Relations, MetLife.

In person India event

USISPF meets Chief Minister of Assam on the sidelines of Advantage Assam 2.0.

Post date February 25, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | Guwahati

USISPF COO Gaurav Verma and member companies met with Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Honorable Chief Minister of Assam on the sidelines of Advantage Assam 2.0. Strengthening commercial linkages between American companies and Assam across sectors pertaining to EV and critical and emerging technologies such as AI.

In person India event

USISPF hosts Chicago Council on Global Affairs for discussion on technology’s role in India’s growth

Post date February 24, 2025

Monday, February 24, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF hosted the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, led by CEO Amb. Ivo Daalder and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, for an insightful discussion on “The Role of Technology in Charting India’s Growth Trajectory.” The conversation explored how technology is driving India’s economic transformation across key sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, defense, and supply chain modernization.

Grateful to Amb. Arun Singh, former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. and Advisor to the USISPF Board, as well as Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC India, and USISPF Executive Leadership Board Member, for their valuable contributions.

In person US events

Dr. Mukesh Aghi, USISPF President and CEO spoke at the 22nd India Conference at Harvard on “Global South Rising: Cooperation for the 21st Century.”

Post date February 23, 2025

Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Harvard University

Dr. Mukesh Aghi, USISPF President and CEO spoke at the 22nd India Conference at Harvard on “Global South Rising: Cooperation for the 21st Century.”

A productive discussion as Dr. Aghi and the panel explored strategies for nurturing partnerships and fortifying diplomatic relations among nations of the Global South.

A compelling dialogue on the future of international cooperation, economic alliances, and innovative policies shaping the Global South! Thank you to the organizers on yet another successful India Conference at Harvard University.

In person India event

India Energy Week 2025: Roundtable with Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, and Shri. Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, Government of India

Post date February 14, 2025

Friday, February 14, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF recently hosted a productive roundtable discussion with key leaders from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) chaired by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, and Shri. Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary.

The conversation centered on strategies to advance the ‘Make in India’ initiative, with a focus on strengthening the domestic manufacturing sector and creating a more favorable ecosystem for collaborative business ventures between U.S. and Indian companies in the renewable energy space.

In person India event

India Energy Week 2025: Roundtable with the Ministry of Mines, chaired by Additional Secretary Sanjay Lohia, Government of India, to explore U.S.-India collaboration in critical minerals

Post date February 13, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF convened a roundtable with India’s Ministry of Mines led by Additional Secretary Sanjay Lohia, to discuss potential collaboration on critical minerals.

With India’s National Critical Minerals Mission in progress and 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) now permitted in the sector, the U.S. delegation expressed strong interest in exploring trade missions focused on mining, processing, and recycling.

Participants emphasized the importance of establishing a structured bilateral trade agreement to solidify and enhance cooperation in this strategically vital area.

In person US events

US-India under Trump 2.0: U.S.-India Defense & Security Cooperation

Post date February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Washington D.C.

Defense and Security Panel at “US-India under Trump 2.0”, where experts discuss the evolving US-India defense partnership and security landscape.

Featuring:

Vikram J. Singh, Senior Advisor, USISPF, former DASD for South & Southeast Asia
Vivek Lall Chief Executive, General Atomics
Ingrid Henick Vice President, Cohen Group
Sahil Chawla Founder & CEO, tsecondinc

Moderated by @Nikunj Garg, Senior Managing Editor, NDTV

Watch the full session

In person US events

US-India under Trump 2.0: U.S.-India Trade and Energy Collaboration

Post date February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Washington D.C.

Great conversation on strengthening the U.S.-India trade in an era of tariffs and how we continue to fuel the energy partnership and increase bilateral energy trade between Washington and New Delhi. USISPF’s Mark Linscott, USISPF Board Member, Ernie Thrasher from Xcoal Energy & Resources, and Lisa Schroeter from Dow spoke with Parikshit Luthra from CNBC-TV18.

Watch the full session

In person India event

India Energy Week 2025

Post date February 11, 2025

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF was honored to host a high-level roundtable discussion on “The Future of the U.S.-India Energy Partnership” at India Energy Week 2025. The discussion featured Hon’ble Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, alongside a USISPF delegation comprising senior industry leaders and experts from both nations.

The session underscored the evolving global energy landscape and the critical role of U.S.-India collaboration in enhancing energy security, driving innovation, and fostering economic growth. Participants explored opportunities to navigate shifting global dynamics and fluctuating market conditions while advancing mutually beneficial strategies that align with India’s vision for a secure energy future, and strengthens a structured framework for U.S.-India energy cooperation.

USISPF is leading a high-level delegation at India Energy Week 2025, facilitating critical conversations on energy trade and security and strategic supply chains. Engaging with industry leaders and government officials, the delegation is shaping the next phase of U.S.-India collaboration in Oil & Gas, renewable and nuclear energy and critical minerals.

“The U.S.-India energy partnership is a key pillar of our bilateral ties—one that spans technical cooperation, economic collaboration, and policy alignment. Both countries continue to make significant strides in advancing energy technology, strengthening commercial linkages, and enhancing engagement between industry and government stakeholders.” said Nolty Theriot, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, USISPF.

“Through the U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership, we are unlocking new opportunities for sustainable and secure energy solutions.” The delegation also engaged in focused discussions with major Indian oil and gas companies, exploring deeper collaboration between global energy leaders and India’s energy sector. As the U.S. and India continue to deepen their strategic energy partnership, USISPF remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships, investment, and trade to drive energy security for both our nations.

In person India event

U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry Roundtable with U.S. Government Delegation

Post date February 9, 2025

U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry Roundtable with U.S. Government Delegation

Sunday, February 09, 2025 | Bengaluru

This dialogue is a testament to our commitment to moving US-India defense relationship forward —making our two nations stronger, safer, and more prosperous. We extend our sincere thanks to our members Boeing India, Lockheed Martin India, RTX, L3Harris, Rolls-Royce India, Pratt & Whitney Smiths Detection, and all participants for sharing valuable insights and helping forge deeper collaboration between the two nations. We also appreciate the support from U.S. Embassy India and U.S. Consulate General Chennai We look forward to continuing this momentum and unlocking even greater opportunities in the U.S.-India defense and strategic ecosystem!

In person India event

US-India Start-up Collaboration in Deep Tech: Acceleration & Access to Finance & Easing Regulatory Frameworks

Post date February 9, 2025

Sunday, February 09, 2025 | Bengaluru

USISPF kicked off Aero India Show with a panel discussion on “US–India Start-up Collaboration in Deep Tech: Acceleration & Access to Finance & Easing Regulatory Frameworks” in Bengaluru. We brought together key voices in the space sector to discuss the most pressing challenges for start-ups—especially around investment and funding. Speakers:

Ajay Kumar: Professor at IIT Kanpur, former Defense Secretary of India, and Advisor to the USISPF Board
Dr. Vinod Kumar: Director, Promotion Directorate, ISpA – Indian Space Association
Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd), Director General, ISpA – Indian Space Association

The discussion delved into how emerging technologies can drive growth and how streamlined policies can accelerate innovation in deep tech. A big thank you to our sponsors Boeing India, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Kavachh for their support!

In person India event

Industry roundtable on the sidelines of Aero India 2025

Post date February 9, 2025

Sunday, February 09, 2025 | Bengaluru

USISPF was delighted to host an industry roundtable on the sidelines of Aero India show, bringing together industry leaders and senior U.S. government and U.S. Embassy India officials. We had productive discussions on bilateral defense, trade, innovation, and commerce, focusing on strengthening the US-India defense partnership, creating jobs, and driving our collective economic prosperity. This dialogue is a testament to our commitment to moving US-India defense relationship forward —making our two nations stronger, safer, and more prosperous. We extend our sincere thanks to our members Boeing India Salil Gupte, Lockheed Martin India, RTX, L3HarrisRolls-Royce India Pratt & Whitney Smiths Detection, and all participants for sharing valuable insights and helping forge deeper collaboration between the two nations. We also appreciate the support from U.S. Embassy India and U.S. Consulate General Chennai. We look forward to continuing this momentum and unlocking even greater opportunities in the U.S.-India defense and strategic ecosystem!

In person India event

Exclusive interaction on Union Budget 2025 and the Economic Survey with Chief Economic Advisor Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran

Post date February 4, 2025

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 | New Delhi

USISPF had the privilege of hosting an exclusive interaction on #UnionBudget2025 and the Economic Survey with Chief Economic Advisor Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran at our office in New Delhi. This insightful session provided a deep dive into the findings of the Economic Survey, the Union Budget 2025 announcements, and their implications for India’s economic trajectory. Moderated by Naveen Aggarwal, Office Managing Partner – Delhi NCR & U.S.-India Corridor Leader at KPMG India, the discussion covered macroeconomic trends, critical policy measures, and key reform initiatives shaping India’s growth outlook. Dr. Nageswaran’s expert analysis offered valuable perspectives on fiscal policies, investment climate, and sectoral impacts, helping businesses and industries navigate the evolving economic landscape. A big thank you to Dr. Nageswaran, our moderator Naveen Aggarwal, and all the participants for making this an engaging and thought-provoking session. As India moves forward on its growth journey, conversations like these remain crucial in shaping informed strategies and policy discussions.

Virtual

Virtual Post-Budget Interaction and Analysis Session in collaboration with PwC India

Post date February 3, 2025

Monday, February 03, 2025 | Virtual

USISPF hosted an engaging and insightful Virtual Post-Budget Interaction and Analysis Session in collaboration with PWC India, featuring some of the most distinguished voices in the industry.

The discussion brought together experts to analyze the key budgetary announcements, and their implications for businesses and the economy. Our esteemed panel included:

Tarun Bajaj – Former Secretary, Government of India & Chairperson, US-India Tax Forum
Pranjul Bhandari– MD, Chief India & ASEAN Economist, HSBC
Dharmakirti Joshi – Chief Economist, Crisil
Radhika R., Senior Economist, Executive Director, Economics & Strategy Research at DBS Bank Singapore;
Malachy Nugent – VP, Financial Services & Head of Research, USISPF
The session was masterfully moderated by Sanjay Tolia, Partner at PWC India

The discussion covered a wide range of themes, including fiscal policies and their macroeconomic implications, the role of private capital expenditure in driving growth, and the government’s focus on strengthening key economic engines such as manufacturing, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Experts also examined how supply-side interventions—such as improvements in logistics, supply chain resilience, and production-linked incentives (PLI)—can create a sustained demand push. A major highlight was the emphasis on employment generation and skilling initiatives, ensuring that India’s workforce is prepared for the demands of an evolving economy. The session also delved into how targeted policy interventions and regulatory reforms can boost investor confidence and unlock new opportunities for businesses. A big thank you to our speakers and attendees for making this an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.

In person India event

World Economic Forum Agenda on “India’s #EqualityMoonshoot”

Post date January 22, 2025

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 | Davos

Mukesh Aghi, USISPF President and CEO, USISPF Board Members, Kelly Mahon Tullier from Visa, Roshi Nadar Malhotra from HCLTech, and Neeti Mehta Shukla from Automation Anywhere spoke at the World Economic Forum Agenda on “India’s #EqualityMoonshoot”

The panel touched on India’s digital economy and bridging the gender gap in the digital space, how this can be the next Techade for the world’s most populous nation, and the role of AI, the workforce of the future, and continuing India’s rapid economic rise in an era of disruption.

Catch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/emg5Ngym

In person India event

South Asia Women In Energy a joint initiative by USISPF and USAID had a panel discussion in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum

Post date January 22, 2025

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 | Davos

A riveting discussion featuring Mukesh Aghi , USISPF President and CEO; Smt. Smriti Z Irani, Former Union Minister and Founder and Chairperson of Alliance for Global Good, Vaishali Nigam Sinha, co-founder of ReNew, and Ms. Seema Arora, Deputy Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry.

Chandra R. Srikanth, Deputy Executive Editor of Moneycontrol moderated this discussion. Conversations on addressing the challenges of climate change, and energy security through advancing social equity and economic resilience. The panel touched on training to skill and certify women professionals to have leadership roles in the energy sector. The Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality, launched last year at the Annual Meeting of the

World Economic Forum, anchored by the Confederation of Indian IndustryCentre for Women Leadership, supported by The Gates Foundation and World Economic Forum as a network partner has achieved significant milestones in the past year. Its three core pillars are health, women’s enterprise, and education & skilling, the goal of the Alliance is to address these critical issues head-on and catalyze lasting changes toward gender equality worldwide.

Roundtable Discussion with Mr. P. Velrasu, CEO, MIDC

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