India is a republic comprising of 26 self governed states. The main cities are Mumbai, New Delhi (capital), Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. Click
Here to see a Map of India.
The United Kingdom comprises of four countries. England - main cities London (capital), Birmingham and Manchester Scotland - Edinburgh Wales - Cardiff Northern Ireland - Belfast Click Here to see a Map of the UK.
Facts :
Population
India :
1 billion (100 crore)
UK :
6 crore (60 million)
Languages
India :
Hindi (official), English (business)
UK :
English
Time
India :
+4.5 hrs GMT
UK :
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Currencies
India :
Indian Rupee (INR)
UK :
Pounds sterling (£)
Exchange Rates
UK - India :
£1 = INR 80 (May 2007)
Introduction :
India is the fastest growing free market economy in the world. The rapid economic reforms underway in India offer tremendous potential for UK companies.
The UK has long established links with India. The UK is one of the largest economies in the world and there is a wealth of opportunity available to Indian exporters.
The UK is a major export market for India. In 2004, exports to the UK valued 17,550 crores (£2,340M).
India is the UK’s largest export market in the developing world. In 2004, exports to India valued £2,243M (16,823 crores).
Opportunities for Indian companies in the UK :
The following 12 sectors offer key business opportunities for Indian companies:
ICT
Jewellery & precious stone
Paper & stationary
Sports goods
Textile & fashion
BPO, KPO
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Food product & processing
Film, TV & Media
Finance
Surgical & medical supplies
Opportunities in India for UK companies :
The following 12 sectors offer key business opportunities for UK companies:
