U.S.-India Business Council

U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC)
Non-profit
Founded 1975
Headquarters Washington, D.C., United States
Key people
Ajay Banga (Chairman)
Website usibc.com

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) was formed in 1975 as a business advocacy organization to enlighten and encourage the private sectors of both India and United States to enhance investment flows. The organization serves as a direct link between business and Government leaders, resulting in increased trade and investment to strengthen ties between the two nations.[1]

Organization

President & CEO of MasterCard, Ajay Banga[2] currently serves as the current chairman of USIBC. He is assisted by a board of directors.

USIBC currently has twelve Executive Committees, covering every major business sector, namely:

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Digital Economy/IT
  • Energy, Environment & Enterprise
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Agriculture
  • Infrastructure
  • Legal/Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail Trade
  • Tax

Partnerships

USIBC partners with the major trade associations in India, including The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), The American Chamber of Commerce in India (AmCham India), National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), and The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC).

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