British Columbia and India
India is the world’s most populous country, with a GDP of $3.6 trillion USD in 2023 and a population of 1.5 billion in 2024. Its economy is projected to be one of the fastest-growing between 2025 and 2029, with an average GDP growth forecast of 6.4%. This market, specializes in IT services, supported by a skilled and English-speaking workforce, offering significant trade and investment opportunities with British Columbia.
Trade & Investment Highlights
- In partnership with the Government of Canada, B.C.’s Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) opened an office in Mumbai, India in 2014, continuing to expand opportunities for B.C. forest products.
- India is a priority market for trade and investment in B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy. India is projected to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economies between 2025 and 2029. Although services will remain the primary driver of GDP, the implementation of logistical reforms will improve manufacturing competitiveness over time, especially by the late 2020s.
- In 2024, India was the 5th largest destination for B.C. goods exports, totaling $1.3 billion CAD and receiving 2% of B.C.’s commodity exports. B.C.’s total services exports to India reached $3.4 billion in 2023, up from $924 million in 2019.
- Negotiations for a Canada-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paused in 2023, are set to resume in June 2025, though the timeline remains unclear.
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How We Help
- Assist in commercial location identification and site selection.
- Provide information on transportation infrastructure and logistics gateways.
- Offer introductions to sector associations, industries and provide cluster insight.
- Facilitate understanding and solutions for talent, skilled workforce and labour mobility
- Facilitate engagement with professional advisors on legal, compliance and tax matters
- Help navigating and offering referrals within government agencies on First Nations, business and regulatory processes.
- Identify high potential investment opportunities and offer industry insight.
- Introductions to sector associations and local industry contacts.
- Introductions to companies seeking investments to expand.
- Provide knowledge on local innovation hubs and connections to entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Introductions to local venture capital networks.
- Market entry assistance in international markets.
- Match buyers and sellers in local and foreign markets.
- Validate the potential of products in new international markets.
- Assist in navigating government export programs and financial supports.
- Strategic introductions to prospective buyers and partners in foreign markets.
- Participate in relevant international trade missions and events, and inbound buyer visits.
- Provide insight and advice on how to leverage trade agreements and overcome trade barriers.
- Enable access to trade representatives in foreign markets for on-the-ground assistance.
- Advice and coaching on how to prepare for successful export development and market entrance.
Trade & Investment Offices in India
- India
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab, home of the majority of Indian immigrants to British Columbia, Canada. The Punjab and British Columbia have strong historical, cultural and social connections, and businesses in both regions are natural commercial partners. Our Chandigarh office builds awareness of the business and cultural connections between British Columbia and Punjab.
The team uses its extensive networks in Punjab and strong relationships with British Columbia to help businesses identify shared opportunities, including in the growing areas of tourism, agrifoods and education.
Chandigarh Office:
Consulate General of Canada
C413-C416, 4th Floor, Elante Office Complex,
Plot No. 178-178A, Industrial & Business Park
Chandigarh – 160002, India
Tel: +91 172 505 0439
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Senior Commercial Officer
Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India and is the second largest city (by population) after Mumbai. Delhi is home to both the Indian parliament and most federal government headquarter offices. The city has emerged as a major business capital and gateway to key northern Indian cities.
Our Delhi team uses its extensive networks throughout India and strong relationships with British Columbia to help businesses identify shared opportunities in a variety of sectors, including investment attraction and government relations.
Delhi Office:
High Commission of Canada
7/8 Shantipath, Chanakaypuri,
New Delhi – 110021
Tel.: +91-11-41782000
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Mumbai
Our Trade and Investment Representative office in Mumbai is the hub for British Columbia’s programs and activities throughout India. Mumbai is India’s financial and business capital, and a centre for natural resource investment. It is among the world’s top 10 trade centres and is the key trade destination in India.
Our Mumbai team’s expertise and extensive networks help companies in India and British Columbia capitalize on shared business opportunities, including resources, clean technology, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and transportation.
Mumbai Office:
Consulate General of Canada,
One International Center, Tower 2, 21st Floor,
Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West),
Mumbai 400 013
Tel.: +91 22 49224600
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Bengaluru
India and British Columbia have strong historical, cultural and social connections, and businesses in both regions are natural commercial partners.
The team uses its extensive networks in Bengaluru and strong relationships with British Columbia to help businesses identify shared opportunities.
Bengaluru Office:
Consulate General of Canada
World Trade Center, 22nd Floor, 26/1
Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleshwaram West
Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, 560055 India
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Senior Commercial Officer
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