Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce launches East Chapter in Kolkata, paves the best way for Indo-Swiss collaboration and financial development

SICC will collaborate with influential establishments, partnering to supply insights from related analysis contributing to each nationwide and bi-national progress. With operational hubs in Mumbai and Zurich, SICC has established chapters in key Indian cities together with Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Chennai and now in Kolkata, making a community that encompasses almost 330 Swiss corporations working in India, a press release stated.

The occasion was attended by Ambassador of Switzerland to India & Bhutan Ralf Heckner, Swiss-India Chamber of Commerce India President Satish Rao, Honorary Consul Umesh Chowdhary and Head of Swiss Enterprise Hub India Florin Müller and Rajeev Singh, Director Basic of Indian Chamber of Commerce amongst others.

Ralf Heckner stated, “Selling commerce is the pillar of Switzerland’s international coverage. The Indian Prime Minister’s technique to ‘Look East’ turned our focus in the direction of that area. We visited the states of Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal to seek out growing infrastructure, healthcare services and tourism. This chapter will play an important position in bolstering bilateral commerce between the 2 areas.”

Subrata Saha, who’s the Managing Director of Okay&S Companions, will function the president of the East Chapter and Arun Chowdhury, Managing Director of Sotefin Parking, will function the vice-president.

Rao, stated, “On the historic yr of seventy fifth anniversary of Indo Swiss friendship treaty, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICC) India- East chapter in Kolkata. It’s a important milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen enterprise ties between Switzerland and India. Individuals have arrived from far off locations like Zurich, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and so on. to attend this occasion.”“West Bengal has been reworking itself quickly into an financial powerhouse. With a mix of geographical benefits, pro-active authorities insurance policies, expert human sources and optimum enterprise atmosphere, the state has emerged as a key participant within the nation’s development story,” Rao stated.ICC Director Basic Rajeev Singh stated, “The brand new chapter reveals the boldness of Switzerland within the development of the area. Our bilateral relations are primarily based on mutual respect and technique. Each the governments have supported one another on the world stage. The rising traits from the jap area embody agro, meals procession and expertise amongst others. This chapter will function a bridge to spice up the sectors.”

“Bengal shares its borders with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. With such rising enterprise alternatives, it’s prudent that the Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce launched its chapter to help commerce and funding alternatives by way of totally different actions and be a voice of the group to facilitate and promote enterprise alternatives,” Rao stated.

Swiss Enterprise Hub India Head Florin Muller stated, “Now we have been tasked with the job of bringing in Swiss companies to India by offering them with the required market entry. And the efforts wouldn’t have been fruitful with the help from SICC. One of the vital essential elements of enterprise is networking and we must always put impetus on that to convey companies right here.”

CEO of Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce India Meghna Shah highlighted SICC’s position in enhancing commerce between the 2 nations. She stated, “Becoming a member of SICC means changing into a part of a close-knit Indo Swiss household—a group with a powerful bond and customary heritage…”