LONDON:An important highlight of 2011 was the UKIBC Networking Summit, and I am delighted to inform you that we are returning to Manchester with the Summit this year on March 14th for what will be the biggest India business event of the year.

Companies big and small including Tata Consultancy Services, Pearson, Pizza Express and Grant Instruments will be participating, with the TCS CEO N. Chandrasekaran making the keynote address.

Summit 2011 was a huge success and Manchester proved to be a great host city. Many businesses - over 520 - from the North West and from across the whole UK took part, attracted by the quality of the speakers and of the networking. All wanted to know how they could get involved in the India growth story.

On 14 March, we will build on the 2011 success. The theme of the Summit will be market entry and expansion strategies.

Throughout the day - from the opening plenary, through the breakouts and the closing plenary, to the networking reception in the evening - experts will provide you with the information and contacts you need to enter or expand your business in India. It will not just be in the panel discussions that information is imparted. Throughout the day, there will be a strong emphasis on one to one advice in the "Meet the Experts" area and through networking in the exhibition space and the B2B Hub.

The average Indian income will grow by 27 times over the next four decades. One way or another, India will have an impact on your business.

Our Networking Summit is designed to ensure that this impact is positive, and I do hope that you will be able to join us this year.

For more information about the event please click here. We are offering an early bird discount of 33%. Book your place here

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About UK India Business Council (UKIBC)

· UK India Business Council is the premier business-led organisation promoting bilateral trade and investment between the two countries. Our mission is to facilitate an increase in trade between the UK and India through business to business dialogue.

· For more information please contact the UKIBC communications team at comms@ukibc.com or on 0207 592 3030

· UKIBC plays an influential role in creating and sustaining an environment in which free-trade and investment flourishes. Through the facilitation of partnerships, and with an extensive network of influential corporate and individual members, UKIBC provides the resource, knowledge and infrastructure support vital for UK companies to make the most of emerging opportunities in India. Find out more at www.UKIBC.com