India Business Outlook 2007

Carmine D’AloisioMinister-Counselor for Commercial AffairsAmerican Embassy New Delhi

Asia-Pacific Business Outlook Conference

March 26-27, 2007

Globalization Picking Up Steam

Impressive Success Stories

Strong Sustained Economic Growth

Rapid Rise in Trade & Investment

An Engine for Future Growth

Historic U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement

Record U.S. Trade & Investment Activity

Historic U.S. Commerce Department Mission

Largest Ever U.S. Defense Industry Presence at Aero India

Not Just Talk

U.S.-India Economic Dialogue (B2B and B2G)

New Spirit of Trade & Investment Policy Coordination

Recent Positive Trends in Policy Reform

Opportunities

Transportation Infrastructure airports, rail, mass transit

Energy nuclear, ultra-mega power projects, oil and gas

Aerospace and Defense commercial sales and government procurement

Environment including clean technologies

Challenges

Regulatory Obstacles and Red Tape

Lack of Transparency

Rising Costs of Doing Business

Regional Decisions Contradict GOI Policy

A Few Tips

Identify the Right Partner

Patience is a Virtue

Customize Products to Local Requirements

Use Market-Based Pricing

Know Your Geography

We Can Help

Matchmaking in 7 Top Regional Markets

Advocacy

Due Diligence Services Countrywide

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