USIBC - US India Business Council

USIBC President Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap issued the following statement on India’s Union Budget 2024: "USIBC Welcomes India’s Investment- and Jobs-Focused Budget and Support for Strategic U.S.-India Priorities." Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap Ryan M. M. Alexander Slater

The USIBC - US India Business Council is privileged to offer a set of policy recommendations aimed at catalysing India's economic, investment, and growth, and fostering bilateral ties with the United States in preparation for the forthcoming budget release. Covering diverse sectors from digital economy and telecommunications to energy, financial services, logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, and life sciences, these proposals are designed to enhance regulatory clarity, attract foreign investment, and promote sustainable development across key industries. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and global competitiveness, USIBC's recommendations seek to leverage India's economic potential and strengthen its position as a preferred investment destination and the strongest possible partner for America-India strategic, economic, and technological collaboration. Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap Ryan M. M. Alexander Slater https://lnkd.in/gwaGVnkP

USIBC warmly congratulates Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra on his appointment as the next #Ambassador of India to the United States of America. With a distinguished career spanning various key diplomatic roles, including Foreign Secretary of India, his extensive experience will significantly contribute to strengthening U.S.-India relations. USIBC looks forward to working closely with Ambassador Kwatra to advance our bilateral #trade and #economic ties, ensuring continued growth and collaboration between our two nations. Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap Ryan M. M. Alexander Slater Ministry of External Affairs, India https://lnkd.in/ex8gts7k

USIBC enjoyed a team lunch today to welcome our newest colleagues, Yamini Jindal (Policy Associate - Digital Economy) and Akanksha Pandey (Policy Associate - Financial Services, Food, Agriculture, Retail, and Manufacturing). We're excited to have them on board and look forward to their contributions!

Yesterday the Honorable Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, kindly hosted a delegation from USIBC led by Managing Director Alexander Slater. Our discussion focused on ways to enhance job creation and manufacturing in India and accelerate the ever growing high tech cooperation between India and the United States under the umbrella of the Initiaitive on Critical and Emerging Technologies. Policy leads Dr. Brajesh Barse, Sameer Sharma Guduru (PhD) and Yamini Jindal shared specific ideas to take forward this agenda in the life sciences and digital economy sectors. Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap Ryan M. M. Alexander Slater

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can offer multiple benefits and ancillary services which can be stacked to derive value for distribution utilities – benefits from ramping support, frequency regulation support, tertiary reserves, energy arbitrage opportunities, minimizing RE curtailment, capex deferrals, etc. However, not all these benefits can be “monetized” under the current regulatory regime in India. Innovations (both in technology and financing), a supportive policy ecosystem and a clear investment recovery approach needs to drive BESS growth in the distribution sector. It was an interesting round table discussion organized by the USIBC - US India Business Council with a visiting delegation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Electricity and Office of International Affairs leadership joined by senior members of the energy teams from the U.S. Embassy India and other stakeholders. Anurag Raizada Ritesh Kumar Singh Sidhanta Mehra #batterystorage #bess #utilitymanagement #reintegration #energytransition

I had the privilege of joining the recent Roundtable discussion on "Strategic Clean Energy and Battery Technologies" with a visiting delegation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Electricity and Office of International Affairs leadership joined by senior members of the energy teams from the U.S. Embassy India . This off-the-record roundtable conversation provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with key leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of International Affairs and Office of Electricity Mohamed Kamaludeen, PhD of Energy Storage Validation and Elena Thomas-Kerr, Senior Advisor and India Lead, Office of Asian Affairs. Based on our experince in India (E-Fill Electric) & US maket (E-Fill Electric LLC) we could share our perspective on the importance of developing robust EV charging infrastructure in both the contries & how we need comprehensive support in several areas to uplift the number of charging stations across U.S : - Policy and Funding: Increased government funding and clear policies to encourage private investment. - Innovation and Technology: Support for research and development in fast-charging technologies and energy-efficient systems. - Public-Private Partnerships: Collaboration between government, industry, and academia to accelerate infrastructure rollout. Furthermore, I believe India can gain valuable insights from the U.S. experience in the charging and energy storage sector and Key learnings from the discussion includes : - Integrated Approach: Developing a cohesive strategy that combines infrastructure development with renewable energy sources. - Data Accessibility: Implementing tools like hosting capacity maps in the U.S. to better understand spare power load and optimize infrastructure placement. - Regulatory Framework: Establishing a strong regulatory framework to support the growth and sustainability of EV infrastructure. Special thanks to Sidhanta Mehra and Alexander Slater from USIBC - US India Business Council for the invite and for facilitating such a productive discussion. It was great to connect with industry leaders and experts like Anuja Tiwari , Abhishek Jain , Nyla Khan, Pradeep Karuturi and Ramakrishna Sataluri . This roundtable underscored the importance of international cooperation in advancing clean energy technologies. I look forward to seeing the positive impact of these discussions on both U.S. and Indian energy landscapes. #CleanEnergy #EVCharging #SustainableFuture #USIndiaRelations #EnergyStorage E-Fill Electric E-Fill Electric LLC

USIBC Senior Director - Digital Economy and head of our Bengaluru office, Aditya K Kaushik, was pleased to represent USIBC at the launch of the Karnataka Government's GCC Landscape Report. The document provides a detailed overview of the state's Global Capability Centres (GCC) ecosystem, highlighting its significant growth trajectory, impact, and potential. Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap Ryan M. M. Alexander Slater Jay Gullish Aditya K Kaushik Sameer Sharma Guduru (PhD)

USIBC Director of Lifesciences, Dr. Brajesh Barse, recently participated in a roundtable discussion on "Advancing Precision Oncology in India through Genomics." This event was organized by the U.S. Commercial Service India, United States Department of Commerce, and supported by USIBC Member company Illumina. The discussion focused on current practices and the transformative role of genomics in precision oncology in India. Major emphasis was placed on exploring advanced innovations in cancer diagnosis. USIBC looks forward to continued collaboration in the field of precision oncology and genomics. Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap Ryan M. M. Alexander Slater Sandeep Maini Dr. Brajesh Barse

USIBC appreciated the opportunity yesterday to call on Hon'ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. Led by Managing Director Alexander Slater, team USIBC highlighted key ways to drive job creation and enhance quality of life through a stronger civil aviation sector, including via greater sustainability and aligning with global standards. USIBC’s delegation included Sameer Sharma Guduru (PhD) and Yamini Jindal from its aerospace, defense and digital economy teams. Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap Ryan M. M. Alexander Slater