India Business Newsletter
July 16 - July 31, 2021
Greetings from Consulate General of India,
New York!
Welcome to the July 2021 edition of our newsletter, bringing you important policy and high-impact news about India.
We hope you find it useful.
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(Covering: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont)
Secretary Blinken pays his first visit to India

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 evening on a two-day visit. The top US diplomat met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during his maiden visit to India after assuming the office of the US Secretary of State in Biden Administration.
'Few relationships more vital': Blinken says US won't forget India's early pandemic aid
US secretary of state Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that there are few relationships more vital than the one between India and the United States. Speaking at a joint press conference after India-US delegation-level talks, Blinken said the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) hit both countries very hard and the US will not forget the aid and assistance India provided early in the pandemic.
US Navy hands over MH-60R helicopters to India

In yet another sign of strengthening the India-US defence relationship, the US Navy has handed over the first two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) to the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy is procuring 24 of these helicopters manufactured by Lockheed Martin under foreign military sales from the US government at an estimated cost of USD 2.4 billion.
US govt likely continue to expand India ties due to China factor: Report
The Biden Administration is expected to continue the expansion of the bilateral partnership with India and the driving force of the relationship is concern about China's growing economic and military power in the region, according to a Congressional report.
Consul General of India, New York met with
Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Rhode Island which was followed by Tour of Statehouse on July 19, 2021
The meeting was regarding how Rhode Island can work together with India on important trade matters. 
Consul General of India, New York visited RIHub, Rhode Island’s innovation hub on July 19, 2021
Consul General had an engaging discussion with Mr. Annette Tonti, MD RIHub regarding opportunities for collaboration between India and RIHUb. Start-ups & innovation make Rhode Island and India, natural partners. 
Consul General of India, New York had an engaging discussion with Rhode Island Commerce Corporation team and met Mr. John Riendeau, Director, Business Development, on July 19, 2021
Consul General discussed opportunities to collaborate in fields of textiles, renewable energy, technology, innovation and ocean sciences.
Consul General of India, New York visited Infosys premises in Providence on July 19, 2021
India-US technology partnership is seminal to driving the 21st-century digital world.
Consul General of India, New York visited
Bryant University campus and met with Dr. Ross Gittell, President of the University on July 20, 2021
The meeting was regarding the possibilities of education and knowledge partnerships between India and the US, followed by a presentation by Mr. Mark Murphy, Director, Chafee Centre for International Business.
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