Speech of Hon’ble Lt. Governor at U.S.-India Business Council Diwali Reception.

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  • Managing Director, India, USIBC, Shri Rahul Sharma,

  • Distinguished members of the U.S. – India Business Council, business leaders and guests

The India–United States partnership, creates significant opportunities, for economic growth, techno-logical progress, and cooperation across sectors, of shared interest.

 

Its strength lies, not only in, government engagement, but in the ties built by businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has emphasized that India and the U.S. share a "very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership," further reinforced by the mutual sentiment that "the potential of our synergies is limitless."

 

This vision underlines the opportunity before businesses in both countries: to deepen investment, encourage innovation, and strengthen commercial ties.

 

The economic relationship, spans energy, defence, healthcare, and advanced technologies. Emerging areas, such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical minerals—present further avenues for collaboration.

India’s economic transformation, offers vast opportunities, for American companies, while Indian enterprises benefit from access to American capital and advanced research. Technology remains the defining frontier of this partnership, turning joint innovation into practical solutions that deliver tangible benefits to citizens.

 

Beyond commerce, educational exchanges, tourism, and the vibrant Indian diaspora form a durable foundation of trust. Diwali offers a perfect occasion to reflect on these connections.

 

The festival of lights—representing hope, renewal, and the triumph of light over darkness—resonates deeply with our joint effort to build a future defined by mutual respect.

For Delhi, as India’s capital bringing together government, industry, and diplomacy, the scope for deeper collaboration is immense. Organizations like the U.S.–India Business Council play a vital role in connecting these ideas with investment.

 

May this Diwali bring peace, prosperity, and new opportunities, and may the partnership between India and the United States continue to grow in depth, ambition, and achievement.

 

Thank you, and Shubh Deepawali.

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