The document summarizes a business meet titled "UK Business into Renewed India" that was organized by the British South India Council of Commerce at the British Parliament in London on March 17, 2015. The meet aimed to generate interest among UK small and medium enterprises to engage with opportunities in India's renewed economy under its new government. Over 160 delegates attended the 3-hour meet that included 18 speakers covering topics like trade, automotive engineering, renewable energy, healthcare and innovation. The meet was chaired by Mr. Virendra Sharma MP and aimed to promote business relations between UK and South India.

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UK Business into Renewed India 2015
POST MEET REPORT
Tuesday, 17th March, 2015
British Parliament, Westminster, London, UK

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British South India Council of Commerce, with Sivaleen Inc as the delivery partner, and British
Business Group Chennai in association with Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) ,
The Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) & Cochin Chamber Of Commerce And
Industry (CCCI), organised a business meet " UK Business into Renewed India" at British
Parliament, London on Tuesday, 17th March so as to generate traction with UK M/SMEs to come to
renewed Indian economy with new Government initiatives. The focus of the meet was on Trade /
Auto & Advanced Engg / Renewables/Healthcare & Innovation. The meet was chaired by Mr
Virendra Sharma MP, Patron of British South India Council of Commerce and a total of 18 speakers
shared their expertise during the 3 hour meet which had about 160 delegates who had registered to
attend the meet
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THE MEET
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Mr.Virendra Sharma MP, the Patron of British
South India Council of Commerce welcomed the
delegates attending the business meet.
Sujit S Nair., FRSA. Director/ Chief Co
Ordinator of British South India Council of
Commerce (BSICC ) managed the running of the
business meet.
Mr.Philip Abraham, Vice Chair of British South
India Council of Commerce spoke about the work
being done by BSICC in promoting trade and
relations between UK & South India.
Following this, Mr.Christie Cherian, Chairman
British Business Group Chennai, spoke about how
new Indian government has opened up
opportunities for UK Business. The next talk was
by Mr.Bharat Joshi, British Deputy High
Commissioner, Chennai who spoke about why
South India is great for British Business. Following
this, Mr. S G Prabhakaran President, The Madras
Chamber of Commerce & Industry spoke about the
British origins of MCCI into 179th year &
continuing UK business relations and also about
the steps taken by the new Govt to ushers vigour
into Indian economy with bold budget. The next speaker, Mr.Jim James of UK Trade and Investment
who spoke about how British Business Groups are useful forum for British Business and work well
with UKTI. Following the talk, Mr.Guy Wakeley ,CEO of Equiniti UK, shared his experience of doing
business in India since 2004. Next, Mr. V.J.Mathew from Cochin Chamber of Commerce, who is also a
noted lawyer spoke about Cochin Chamber's legacy of British Business since 1857

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Following this, Mr.Ravi.Kumar, Co-Chairman, BBG
Chennai spoke about Start ups & Angel funding in India.
Next Mr. Mike Nithavrianakis, who is the former British
Deputy High Commissioner, Chennai spoke about
Opportunities for Indo-UK business partnerships in
Healthcare. The next speakers was Mr. Chris Wiseman,
CEO of TWI UK Ltd who spoke about Equipment
& Materials in UK & India and some of the latest
advanced engineering products which is currently being
manufactured by UK manufacturers . The next speaker
was Simon Poole, Director of Pro2 Automotive
Engineering Limited who spoke about Auto engg services
and his experience of setting up his UK company’s
subsidiary in India. Next Mr. Balajee Rangarajan,
Director of Sun Edison spoke about the
opportunities in renewable energy sector in India in
his talk titled "Mainstreaming renewable in India-
opportunities". The next two speakers spoke how
Britain is still staying big of inventiveness. The first
speaker who spoke on his topic was Prof Richard
Scott, Visiting Professor City University London
and he was followed by Mr. Mayank Prakash,
Director-General, Dept of Works & Pensions-IT
Services, UK. The next speaker was Mr.Rajiv Nvegi
from Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry who
spoke about business opportunities in Goa in his
talk titled
"Promoting Goa business, not just beaches". In order to
maximise the networking opportunities for the delegates
attending the business meet, each of the delegate was
given an opportunity to introduce themselves so as to
explore business opportunities during the networking
session and post the meet. Following this Mr.Jacob
Ravibalan, the Vice Chair of British South India Council
of Commerce delivered the vote of thanks

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