With one of the largest economies and the second largest population in the world alongside a rising middle class, there is ample trade and investment opportunity in India. British Columbia and India maintain diverse economic relations, strengthened through conversations surrounding a Foreign Investment Promotion Agreement (FIPA) and a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries.
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There are opportunities pertaining to wastewater management for B.C. technology companies. Additionally, there are opportunities for B.C. involving electric vehicles and infrastructure, energy storage and efficiency and the digitalization of grid infrastructure to meet India’s demand for clean air, water and environment.
India is home to a growing gaming market and an already large media and entertainment sector. There are opportunities for B.C. trade and investment in VFX, animation, gaming, music and AR/VR.
With one of the world’s largest ICT sectors, there is growing demand for technologies in a range of fields in India. These technologies include telecom 5G, AI/machine learning, Internet of Things, e-commerce and the digital supply chain, cybersecurity and fintech.
Due to a rise in infrastructure development and automotive production, India is seeing growth in its metal and mining sector. India is pursuing more diverse sources of supply in order to reduce reliance on a select few suppliers.
Globally, India is one of the largest liquified natural gas importers (LNG). India is looking to diversity its LNG supply sources, presenting prominent long-term opportunities for B.C. natural gas companies.
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
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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:
#118, Taj Vivanta
Sujan Singh Park, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, New Delhi
Delhi 110003
Tel.: +91 11 6626 1000
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Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more.
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:
Unit 1202, 12th Floor, A Wing, Naman Midtown (near Kamdar Krida Kendra),
Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone, Mumbai – 400 013, India
Tel.: +91 22 49224600
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– Films & Digital Entertainment
Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more.
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 Bangalore and strong relationships with British Columbia to help businesses identify shared opportunities.
Bangalore 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:
Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more.