Kirklees firms are being offered more help to export to India.
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) and government export support arm UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) have joined forces with local chambers of commerce to extend its dedicated support network to businesses across Yorkshire.
UKIBC regional director Steve Toogood said: “We are raising awareness of the opportunities India offers, working alongside UKTI and chambers of commerce to help businesses in the region access the market and enable them to make informed decisions on market entry and strategy for growth.”
Mr Toogood, a former senior director at optics giant Olympus Corporation and Asian markets specialist for UKTI, said: “Our first-hand experience of entering and growing businesses in India make us uniquely qualified. We want to share our experiences to help others achieve success whether they are well-established in India or in the early stages of their engagement.”
India’s economy is forecast to grow by more than 6% this year while the IMF and World Bank are predicting it will grow faster than China by 2017.
UKTI regional director Mark Robson said there was a healthy appetite among local businesses to do more in India. He said: “India is firmly established as a cornerstone of the growing global economies where UK companies can make significant gains.
“A number of Yorkshire firms are already operating in the region with great success, but there is no doubting that many more can follow.
“The opportunities are many and varied, but whether its construction and infrastructure, energy solutions, professional services or healthcare innovation, we have the companies that can make an impact.”
For those setting up operations in India, UKIBC operates business centres in most major cities, access to a network of government and business contacts.
It also undertakes research work, including overviews of the market and specific distributor and partner search activities. UKIBC can also help with company incorporation and rapid access to market through its Launchpad programme.
Contact Steve Toogood at steve.toogood@ukibc.com or 07964 401467.
