Our panel explain how these two pieces of legislation dovetail. The technical challenges and implications are reviewed for business and individuals, a recommendation to ensure expert advice is provided and the reasons why the acts allow corporates to flourish detailed.
WELCOME TO THE ONLINE INDIA-UK BUSINESS CONVENTION 2015
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The Convention was attended by leading UK and Indian CEOs, together with UK businesses new to India. It provides the platform to facilitate increased trade and investment across the board. For the first time, your convention is filmed and free to view for a limited time only.
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Online Programme
BONUS CONTENT: THE INDIAN PRIME MINISTER, NARENDRA MODI’S SPEECH AT GUILDHALL, LONDON
On Thursday the 11th November the Indian Prime Minster, Narendra Modi, gave a speech to UK business at Guildhall in London. Watch his address here.
LEADERS CONCLAVE WITH CNBC
Watch Shereen Bhan in conversation with top business leaders from India & UK as they brain storm to find solutions to strengthen the trade ties between both the nation.
MAKE IN INDIA
The keynote address underlines the major factors driving the success of the “Make in India” campaign. Our panel debates the impact of the Modi Government’s flagship initiative identifying key sectors and sharing synergies that create major opportunities for UK business.
BITE-SIZE Make in India MINI SESSIONS
- An introduction to ‘Make in India’, and why it matters
- Overview with Amitabh Kant, Secretary, DIPP on what it means for UK business
- Whats the impact of ‘Make in India’ so far?
- Securing land, labour and capital to ‘Make in India’
- Overcoming the challenges
DIGITAL INDIA
This session outlines the likely impact of digitalisation. Our panel evaluates sectors transformed by the initiative and call for Public and Private Sector collaboration. We shine a light on the strengths of UK business outlining the key factors making us India’s chosen digital partner.
BITE-SIZE Digital India MINI SESSIONS
- An Overview of Digital India, one of India’s most innovative policy initiatives
- An introduction with Luis Alvarez, CEO, BT Global Services
- Understanding the impact of Digital India
- Digital India explained by Dhiraj Rajaram, Founder and CEO Mu Sigma
- Overcoming the challenges
INDIA’S COMPETITIVE FEDERALISM
The India Government promotes healthy competition amongst States to enhance the business environment and encourage foreign investment. The appointed panel evaluates the value of this policy and considers potential areas Government must safeguard to assure its ongoing success.
BITE-SIZE Competitive Federalsim MINI SESSIONS
- An overview of developments in india with Sir Richard Stagg, Chair, Rothschild India
- An introduction to Competitive Federalism with Naina Lal Kidwai, Chair India and Director ASP, HSBC and Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, JCB India pvt. Ltd.
- Assessing what Competitive Federalism means for business with Sir Gerry Grimstone, Chair, Standard Life
- A discussion on understanding the impact of Competitive Federalism on India
- Competitive Federalism: Overcoming the challenges
INDIA – RED CARPET OR RED TAPE?
India’s “investment friendly” policy is examined. Our panel evaluates the successes enjoyed, the infrastructure challenges of a fast emerging economy and provide insight into the role of Business, one considered pivotal as Union and State Government build capability and expertise.
Bite-size Read carpet or red tape mini sessions
- An overview of developments in India
- An introduction to ease of doing business
- Assessing capability in government
- An “investment friendly” policy?
- Overcoming the challenges
INORGANIC GROWTH IN INDIA
Over the past 5 years, the UK accounted for a third of international deals totalling 112Bil$. Our panel discuss the growth of both domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, explaining the attractiveness of the option and consider the critical success factors for this route in India.
BITE-SIZE Inorganic growth MINI SESSIONS
- Overview of inorganic growth in India and inbound transactions.
- Learn how OCS Group has grown in India.
- Analysis of Indian trends in cross-border M&As.
- Find out how Cipla expanded inorganically in India.
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA – STATE LEVEL COMPETENCE
Our panel debate Government policy and legislation to facilitate improved operating environments. The plans for rapid change are analysed, present deterrents to UK business are outlined and benefits of key reforms that focus on simplification and rationalisation are explained.
BITE-SIZE ease of doing business MINI SESSIONS
- St John Gould, Director – UK Trade, Investment & Prosperity – discusses ease of doing business in India.
- Ease of doing business presentation by Shailendra Singh, Joint Secretary, DIPP.
- Ease of doing business: What is the role of Infrastructure?
- Overcoming the challenges
COMPLIANCE: UNDERSTANDING THE UK BRIBERY ACT AND INDIAN COMPANIES ACT
BONUS SESSION: CEO DIALOGuE WITH CNBC
UK India Business Council, KMPG and CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan in conversation with top corporate voices. Post Modi’s meeting with top brass CEO’s Shereen Bhan of CNBC-TV18 brings us an exclusive conversation with what transpried through the meeting with the voices that matter.
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