Publish Date: February 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025 | Mumbai
USISPF was delighted to welcome Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut to Mumbai.
Governor Lamont is leading a delegation to India, along with senior leaders, including Ms. Indra Nooyi, former Chairperson of PepsiCo and Advisor to the USISPF Board. Delighted to welcome Mr. Mike Hankey, the U.S. Consul General at U.S. Consulate Mumbai.
Governor Lamont addressed USISPF members and industry leaders, touching on the business-friendly policies and investment opportunities in the state and how Indian companies would benefit from investing in Connecticut.
The Constitution State is known for its strength in financial services, with Hartford, CT earning the sobriquet of being the insurance capital of the world, manufacturing, agriculture, aerospace and, of course, known for its strength in IT services – as the number of Indian tech giants and member companies have thriving operations in the state. Successful discussion on strengthening U.S.-India commercial ties at the state and local level.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | New York
USISPF in partnership with Consulate General of India, New York hosted a discussion on reforms and opportunities in India’s insurance sector at the Indian Consulate in New York City, NY.
The interaction featured a virtual presentation from Mr. Parshant Kumar Goyal, Joint Secretary of Insurance- Ministry of Finance. This session provided expert insights into the reforms proposed by the Government of India in its Union Budget 2025-26, including commitments to raise the FDI limit and simplify the guardrails and conditionalities associated with foreign investment in the sector.
USISPF’s Malachy Nugent was is in conversation with Susan Greenwell, SVP & Head, Global Government Relations, MetLife.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | Guwahati
USISPF COO Gaurav Verma and member companies met with Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Honorable Chief Minister of Assam on the sidelines of Advantage Assam 2.0. Strengthening commercial linkages between American companies and Assam across sectors pertaining to EV and critical and emerging technologies such as AI.
Monday, February 24, 2025 | New Delhi
USISPF hosted the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, led by CEO Amb. Ivo Daalder and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, for an insightful discussion on “The Role of Technology in Charting India’s Growth Trajectory.” The conversation explored how technology is driving India’s economic transformation across key sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, defense, and supply chain modernization.
Grateful to Amb. Arun Singh, former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. and Advisor to the USISPF Board, as well as Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC India, and USISPF Executive Leadership Board Member, for their valuable contributions.
Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Harvard University
Dr. Mukesh Aghi, USISPF President and CEO spoke at the 22nd India Conference at Harvard on “Global South Rising: Cooperation for the 21st Century.”
A productive discussion as Dr. Aghi and the panel explored strategies for nurturing partnerships and fortifying diplomatic relations among nations of the Global South.
A compelling dialogue on the future of international cooperation, economic alliances, and innovative policies shaping the Global South! Thank you to the organizers on yet another successful India Conference at Harvard University.
Friday, February 14, 2025 | New Delhi
USISPF recently hosted a productive roundtable discussion with key leaders from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) chaired by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, and Shri. Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary.
The conversation centered on strategies to advance the ‘Make in India’ initiative, with a focus on strengthening the domestic manufacturing sector and creating a more favorable ecosystem for collaborative business ventures between U.S. and Indian companies in the renewable energy space.
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | New Delhi
USISPF convened a roundtable with India’s Ministry of Mines led by Additional Secretary Sanjay Lohia, to discuss potential collaboration on critical minerals.
With India’s National Critical Minerals Mission in progress and 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) now permitted in the sector, the U.S. delegation expressed strong interest in exploring trade missions focused on mining, processing, and recycling.
Participants emphasized the importance of establishing a structured bilateral trade agreement to solidify and enhance cooperation in this strategically vital area.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Washington D.C.
Defense and Security Panel at “US-India under Trump 2.0”, where experts discuss the evolving US-India defense partnership and security landscape.
Featuring:
- Vikram J. Singh, Senior Advisor, USISPF, former DASD for South & Southeast Asia
- Vivek Lall Chief Executive, General Atomics
- Ingrid Henick Vice President, Cohen Group
- Sahil Chawla Founder & CEO, tsecondinc
Moderated by @Nikunj Garg, Senior Managing Editor, NDTV
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Washington D.C.
Great conversation on strengthening the U.S.-India trade in an era of tariffs and how we continue to fuel the energy partnership and increase bilateral energy trade between Washington and New Delhi. USISPF’s Mark Linscott, USISPF Board Member, Ernie Thrasher from Xcoal Energy & Resources, and Lisa Schroeter from Dow spoke with Parikshit Luthra from CNBC-TV18.
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India Energy Week 2025
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India Energy Week 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | New Delhi
USISPF was honored to host a high-level roundtable discussion on “The Future of the U.S.-India Energy Partnership” at India Energy Week 2025. The discussion featured Hon’ble Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, alongside a USISPF delegation comprising senior industry leaders and experts from both nations.
The session underscored the evolving global energy landscape and the critical role of U.S.-India collaboration in enhancing energy security, driving innovation, and fostering economic growth. Participants explored opportunities to navigate shifting global dynamics and fluctuating market conditions while advancing mutually beneficial strategies that align with India’s vision for a secure energy future, and strengthens a structured framework for U.S.-India energy cooperation.
USISPF is leading a high-level delegation at India Energy Week 2025, facilitating critical conversations on energy trade and security and strategic supply chains. Engaging with industry leaders and government officials, the delegation is shaping the next phase of U.S.-India collaboration in Oil & Gas, renewable and nuclear energy and critical minerals.
“The U.S.-India energy partnership is a key pillar of our bilateral ties—one that spans technical cooperation, economic collaboration, and policy alignment. Both countries continue to make significant strides in advancing energy technology, strengthening commercial linkages, and enhancing engagement between industry and government stakeholders.” said Nolty Theriot, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, USISPF.
“Through the U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership, we are unlocking new opportunities for sustainable and secure energy solutions.” The delegation also engaged in focused discussions with major Indian oil and gas companies, exploring deeper collaboration between global energy leaders and India’s energy sector. As the U.S. and India continue to deepen their strategic energy partnership, USISPF remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships, investment, and trade to drive energy security for both our nations.
Sunday, February 09, 2025 | Bengaluru
USISPF was delighted to host an industry roundtable on the sidelines of Aero India show, bringing together industry leaders and senior U.S. government and U.S. Embassy India officials. We had productive discussions on bilateral defense, trade, innovation, and commerce, focusing on strengthening the US-India defense partnership, creating jobs, and driving our collective economic prosperity.
This dialogue is a testament to our commitment to moving US-India defense relationship forward —making our two nations stronger, safer, and more prosperous. We extend our sincere thanks to our members Boeing India, Lockheed Martin India, RTX, L3Harris, Rolls-Royce India, Pratt & Whitney Smiths Detection, and all participants for sharing valuable insights and helping forge deeper collaboration between the two nations. We also appreciate the support from U.S. Embassy India and U.S. Consulate General Chennai We look forward to continuing this momentum and unlocking even greater opportunities in the U.S.-India defense and strategic ecosystem!
Sunday, February 09, 2025 | Bengaluru
USISPF kicked off Aero India Show with a panel discussion on “US–India Start-up Collaboration in Deep Tech: Acceleration & Access to Finance & Easing Regulatory Frameworks” in Bengaluru. We brought together key voices in the space sector to discuss the most pressing challenges for start-ups—especially around investment and funding. Speakers:
- Ajay Kumar: Professor at IIT Kanpur, former Defense Secretary of India, and Advisor to the USISPF Board
- Dr. Vinod Kumar: Director, Promotion Directorate, ISpA – Indian Space Association
- Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd), Director General, ISpA – Indian Space Association
The discussion delved into how emerging technologies can drive growth and how streamlined policies can accelerate innovation in deep tech. A big thank you to our sponsors Boeing India, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Kavachh for their support!
Sunday, February 09, 2025 | Bengaluru
USISPF was delighted to host an industry roundtable on the sidelines of Aero India show, bringing together industry leaders and senior U.S. government and U.S. Embassy India officials. We had productive discussions on bilateral defense, trade, innovation, and commerce, focusing on strengthening the US-India defense partnership, creating jobs, and driving our collective economic prosperity. This dialogue is a testament to our commitment to moving US-India defense relationship forward —making our two nations stronger, safer, and more prosperous. We extend our sincere thanks to our members Boeing India Salil Gupte, Lockheed Martin India, RTX, L3HarrisRolls-Royce India Pratt & Whitney Smiths Detection, and all participants for sharing valuable insights and helping forge deeper collaboration between the two nations. We also appreciate the support from U.S. Embassy India and U.S. Consulate General Chennai. We look forward to continuing this momentum and unlocking even greater opportunities in the U.S.-India defense and strategic ecosystem!
Tuesday, February 04, 2025 | New Delhi
USISPF had the privilege of hosting an exclusive interaction on #UnionBudget2025 and the Economic Survey with Chief Economic Advisor Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran at our office in New Delhi. This insightful session provided a deep dive into the findings of the Economic Survey, the Union Budget 2025 announcements, and their implications for India’s economic trajectory. Moderated by Naveen Aggarwal, Office Managing Partner – Delhi NCR & U.S.-India Corridor Leader at KPMG India, the discussion covered macroeconomic trends, critical policy measures, and key reform initiatives shaping India’s growth outlook. Dr. Nageswaran’s expert analysis offered valuable perspectives on fiscal policies, investment climate, and sectoral impacts, helping businesses and industries navigate the evolving economic landscape. A big thank you to Dr. Nageswaran, our moderator Naveen Aggarwal, and all the participants for making this an engaging and thought-provoking session. As India moves forward on its growth journey, conversations like these remain crucial in shaping informed strategies and policy discussions.
Monday, February 03, 2025 | Virtual
USISPF hosted an engaging and insightful Virtual Post-Budget Interaction and Analysis Session in collaboration with PWC India, featuring some of the most distinguished voices in the industry.
The discussion brought together experts to analyze the key budgetary announcements, and their implications for businesses and the economy. Our esteemed panel included:
- Tarun Bajaj – Former Secretary, Government of India & Chairperson, US-India Tax Forum
- Pranjul Bhandari– MD, Chief India & ASEAN Economist, HSBC
- Dharmakirti Joshi – Chief Economist, Crisil
- Radhika R., Senior Economist, Executive Director, Economics & Strategy Research at DBS Bank Singapore;
- Malachy Nugent – VP, Financial Services & Head of Research, USISPF
- The session was masterfully moderated by Sanjay Tolia, Partner at PWC India
The discussion covered a wide range of themes, including fiscal policies and their macroeconomic implications, the role of private capital expenditure in driving growth, and the government’s focus on strengthening key economic engines such as manufacturing, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Experts also examined how supply-side interventions—such as improvements in logistics, supply chain resilience, and production-linked incentives (PLI)—can create a sustained demand push. A major highlight was the emphasis on employment generation and skilling initiatives, ensuring that India’s workforce is prepared for the demands of an evolving economy. The session also delved into how targeted policy interventions and regulatory reforms can boost investor confidence and unlock new opportunities for businesses. A big thank you to our speakers and attendees for making this an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.
