U.S.-India Business Council

As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India, USIBC President Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap shares how the U.S. and India can build greater ambition into one of the world’s most important strategic partnerships. From critical minerals and trusted technology to defense production, data centers, resilient supply chains, and trade, the article outlines practical areas where Washington and New Delhi can deepen cooperation and reinforce long-term strategic convergence. Read the full op-ed here: www-ndtv-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.ndtv.c… #USIndiaPartnership @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @ndtv

USIBC, in partnership with Intel, convened an industry roundtable on “Advancing Resilience in India’s AI Infrastructure,” bringing together government, industry, technology, and energy leaders to discuss the future of India’s AI and Energy ecosystem. The conversation highlighted energy optimization as a core pillar of AI infrastructure planning. Thank you to Anurag Tiwari, REC Ltd. and Animesh Jain, Office of PSA to GoI for unpacking government’s thinking & priorities in the areas of AI and Energy. USIBC members outlined key areas of actions including compute efficiency, resilient power systems, advanced cooling, sovereign AI infrastructure, edge deployments, secure networking, and sustainable data center growth. The discussion reinforced the importance of public-private collaboration to build resilient, energy-efficient, and future-ready AI infrastructure for India’s growing digital economy and energy ambitions. @Usibc_md @adityakaushik00 @sameerguduru @YaminiJindal @KaruturiPradeep @IntelIndia @TCS @qualcomm_in @Microsoft @IBM @Cisco @tsecondinc @HPE @GEVernova @RIL_Updates @Dell @exgasenergy @Vertiv @blackstone @IITB_OSU_FC @IEA @NSEFI_official @TheAsiaGroup @BowerGroupAsia @_DialogueIndia @SharanVivan @chase_advisors @IndiaSmartGridF @JETRO_INDIA @CEEWIndia @USAndIndia

𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐂 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 USIBC will host an industry roundtable with Intel on Advancing Resilience in India’s AI Infrastructure: Perspective from the EnergyxAI Nexus. As India accelerates its digital and AI ambitions, conversations around energy resilience, compute efficiency, and scalable infrastructure have become increasingly critical. Today’s discussion will bring together leaders from government, industry, and technology to explore pathways for sustainable AI growth, grid readiness, operational optimization, and policy alignment for the evolving EnergyxAI ecosystem. #USIBCToday #AIInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) was honored to host an afternoon tea and roundtable conversation at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with Dr. S.P. Kothari, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, and Charles Bolton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Macroeconomic Analysis, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Dr. Kothari, the President’s nominee to lead the Office of Economic Policy as Assistant Secretary, and Mr. Bolton discussed both the Trump Administration’s domestic economic policies and economic forecast and the U.S.-India diplomatic and trade relationship. @USAmbKeshap #USIBC #USIndia #EconomicPolicy

USIBC hosted an industry discussion with U.S. Embassy Agriculture Leadership, featuring Mark Ford, Minister-Counselor, Agriculture Affairs and Kathryn Fiedler, Attaché, Animal and Plan Health Inspection, to advance dialogue on U.S.-India agricultural collaboration. The discussion focused on agri-tech innovation, AI in agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, fostering a future-ready agri-ecosystem in India, and enhancing agricultural collaboration between the US and India. By bridging technology, policy, and on-the-ground expertise, the U.S. and India are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change that benefits both farmers and consumers. With the evolving agricultural landscapes of both nations, strengthening these bilateral ties is more critical than ever. @USAndIndia @USDA @TataChemicals @corteva @Bayer @USSEC @HSBC @Cargill @BowerGroupAsia @GrantThornton @JohnDeere @Usibc_md @Akanksh73835613 @barsebrajesh @Udy2a @KaruturiPradeep @jahaaanvi

𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐂 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 The @USIBC, in partnership with the @USAndIndia, will host an industry roundtable on U.S.-India Agriculture Trade & Cooperation. The discussion will feature: • Mark Ford, Acting Minister-Counselor, Agriculture Affairs, U.S. Embassy • Kathryn Fiedler, Agriculture Attaché, U.S. Embassy The engagement will focus on key priorities shaping the U.S.-India commercial, investment, and trade relationship and ways to advance collaboration across the agriculture ecosystem. #USIBCToday @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬. Nuclear power and SMRs offer the ability to supply high grade heat and round the clock clean electricity to hard to abate sectors including steel, refining, hydrogen, desalination and data centres. For more insights, download the @KPMGIndia - @USIBC '𝗔𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁-𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼' social.kpmg/558cfc #NuclearEnergy #NetZero #SMRs #HydrogenProduction #USIBC #IndustrialGrowth #CleanEnergy

USIBC hosted a virtual industry roundtable with the Government of Telangana, bringing together leading U.S. companies across AI, semiconductors, energy, aerospace & defence, cybersecurity, fintech, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Nikhil Chakravarthy, Commissioner & Director of Industries, highlighted Telangana's integrated innovation infrastructure and the state's long-term vision for decentralised development across CURE (Core Urban Region Economy), PURE (Peri Urban Region Economy), and RARE (Rural Agri Region Economy) zones, with a particular focus on electronics & semiconductors and aerospace & defence as priority investment corridors. The discussion also spanned Telangana's broader innovation ecosystem including data centres, clean energy, GCC expansion, and advanced manufacturing and the significant opportunities ahead to deepen U.S.-India commercial collaboration. @Usibc_md @KaruturiPradeep @sameerguduru @TelanganaCMO

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐒𝐌𝐑𝐬) 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐧𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞. Their compact design, factory-built modules and passive safety features make them suitable for hydrogen production, industrial heat, desalination, and remote power needs. The @KPMGIndia - @USIBC report discusses how Bharat Small Reactors and other SMR technologies can scale clean energy availability across sectors. Download the report '𝗔𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁-𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼' social.kpmg/558cfc #NuclearEnergy #NetZero #SMRs #HydrogenProduction #USIBC #EnergyImports #CleanEnergy

The U.S.-India Business Council, in partnership with @TheAsiaGroup , hosted an industry roundtable bringing together senior leaders from member companies to discuss the evolving economic landscape of the GCC region amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and the realignment of global partnerships. The conversation explored trade and investment flows, digital infrastructure, and the GCC’s accelerating energy transition across renewables, hydrogen, and oil markets- while underscoring the region’s critical role in global energy security. The discussion also highlighted the private sector’s growing role in advancing skilling, talent mobility, investment partnerships, and new economic opportunities across the region. #GCC #EnergyTransition @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @sameerguduru @KaruturiPradeep @sidrmehra @JohnDeere @EY_India @EdelmanPR @TCEConnect @chase_advisors @InMobi @BPCLimited

𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗖 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 U.S.-India Business Council is pleased to convene a virtual interaction with K. Ramakrishna Rao, Chief Secretary and Full Additional Charge – Industries, IT & Electronics, Government of Telangana. The discussion will focus on Telangana’s investment ecosystem, growth opportunities across key sectors, and the state’s vision for advancing innovation, technology, and industrial development. #USIBCToday @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @KaruturiPradeep

𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗖 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 U.S.-India Business Council, in partnership with The Asia Group, will host an industry roundtable discussion on recent geopolitical developments in the GCC region and their economic impact. Featuring Ahmed Helal and Nisha Biswal, the session will explore implications for the global economy and the India-GCC corridor, with discussions around trade, investment, energy, technology, and infrastructure. #USIBCToday @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller

U.S.-India Business Council was pleased to participate in the Workshop on Operationalisation of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), organised under the World Bank-funded MahaSTRIDE Operations and hosted in Mumbai yesterday. The discussions highlighted the growing importance of the event economy in Maharashtra and the evolving role of DMOs in strengthening tourism-led growth and investment opportunities. Director, USIBC, Nikita Chawla shared perspectives on global investment trends, international interest, and emerging areas of focus within the tourism sector. #TourismEconomy #Maharashtra @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @nikitachawla87 @earth2miller

USIBC and @KPMGIndia launch "Atoms for Net Zero", a joint report that examines how nuclear energy can strengthen India’s long‑term energy security, support its net zero commitments, and unlock new pathways for industrial growth. The report highlights 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟴.𝟴 𝗚𝗪 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗚𝗪 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟳, backed by policy reform, private sector participation and the emergence of advanced technologies, including small modular reactors. #NuclearEnergy #NetZero #EnergyTransition @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @KaruturiPradeep @sidrmehra @earth2miller

USIBC, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank and Arizona State University, convened the "Semiconductor Forum – Co-Design Workshop" in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, development institutions, international partners, and USIBC member companies to advance dialogue on India’s semiconductor workforce and talent innovation ecosystem. USIBC members highlighted key priorities around talent readiness, industry–academia collaboration, applied research, curriculum modernization, faculty development, and scalable workforce models to support India’s semiconductor ambitions, while also exploring pathways to strengthen skilling ecosystems and long-term bilateral innovation partnerships. @ADB_HQ @ASU @USAmbKeshap @adityakaushik00 @sameerguduru @YaminiJindal

Could sportstech become a major pillar of the U.S.-India partnership? That was the focus of “The New Pitch – Sports Innovation in the U.S.-India Partnership,” hosted by @USIBC and the @USAndIndia, featuring David Steele of Plug and Play Tech Center, and other industry leaders and innovators. The conversation showed how sports today goes far beyond the game — spanning digital engagement, fan experiences, grassroots development, media commercialization, and innovation. As sports and technology increasingly converge, U.S.-India collaboration has the potential to shape the next wave of global sportstech. #SportsTech #USIndiaPartnership @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @YaminiJindal @AditiAnarayanan