INDO-US Mehta-Choudhary Feb 2604

INDO – US Trade Bilateral Cooperation

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INDO – US Trade Bilateral Cooperation 

Indo-US political and economic relations strengthened in the recent past.

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Economic cooperation and outlook are very positive 

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Trade performed at the highest level

Military cooperation is at its high 

Number of Joint exercises held between the two countries

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India has world class engineering, R&D capabilities at a scale (and cost) that cannot be replicated (elsewhere in the world) - a senior Boeing official

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INDO – US Trade Bilateral Cooperation at its best! 

India, one of the top 20 merchandise exporters to the USA 

Exports to USA from India at US $ 12.1 billion (during the first 3 quarters of 2003)

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Commodity imports from US to India at US $ 4.5 billion during the above period

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Top 3 export commodities from India to US – Manufactured goods classified by material, miscellaneous manufacturing articles and chemicals & related articles

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Top 3 import commodities to India from US – Machinery & transport equipment, chemicals and related articles and miscellaneous manufactured articles

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INDO – US – Commodity wise Trade Import – Export Composition of India with US in 2002 (in Million USD) 6000

5205

5000 3579

4000 3000 1804 2000 1000

755 832

828 298 165

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816 362

557

194 394

0 Food & live animals

Crude materials

Chemicals Mfg Goods

Imports into India from US

M/C & Transport equip

Misc mfg Goods

Others

Exports from India to US

Others include Beverages & Tobacco, Mineral fuels, lubricant and related items, Animal & Veg oils, fats & waxes and commodities and transactions

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INDO – US: Current Trade Sectors 

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Computer S/W and services 

Software, Services and ITES, BPO exports from India in 200203 was US$ 10 billion

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80-85% of the Indian ITES-BPO exports are to the US

Computers & Peripherals 

Computer and hardware sales in India in 2001 was US $ 4 billion

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75% of hardware requirements met through imports – likely to increase once India moves to zero duty regime

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Imports from US at $ 550.0 Mn.

Education Services 

US Exports at $ 1.6 Bn in 2003

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Indian students approx 70,000 enroll in US universities every year.

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INDO – US: Current Trade Sectors 

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Telecommunication Equipment 

Subscriber base expected to increase to 120 million by 2008

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An investment of US$ 5.5 billion is expected in the next 3 years

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Demand for telecom cables also likely to increase due to expansion projects by the government

Environmental Technology 

Indian environmental management market size: US $ 3.2 billion

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40% of India’s environmental technology equipment imports are from US

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment 

Indian market size is estimated at US $ 821 million

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Despite being world’s second largest food producer, India does not have adequate cold chain network •

Offers a good potential for US in this segment

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INDO – US: Current Trade Sectors 

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Airport & Ground Support Equipment System 

International and domestic air passenger traffic to grow by 7% and 12.5% respectively by 2010

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3 international airports are being planned with private sector participation

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US companies have good investment opportunities in aviation & communication equipments

Biotechnology 

Indian market for biotech products: US $ 344 million

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Expected to grow at 35-40% per annum

Medical Equipment 

Indian market size is estimated at US $ 1.85 billion; Imports account for 61%

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Private sector entry into Indian insurance market has opened vast scope for high-end medical facilities and healthcare equipment

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INDO – US Trade – Prospective Sectors 

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Power 

State Electricity Boards have started massive plant renovation and modernization plans

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Annual equipment requirement for the above estimated at US $ 2 billion

Textile Machinery 

Demand for textile machinery is expected to grow rapidly

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Potential sub-sectors include processing industry, knitting machinery, garment machinery, spinning machinery and shuttleless air or water jet looms and shuttle looms.

Auto Components 

Indian Auto components exports to reach US $ 1.1 billion, 38.8% higher than the previous fiscal.

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By 2005, 10 auto components plants would have been relocated to India from US and Europe

Franchising 

Potential markets include healthcare, food and beverages, computers, hotels, entertainment centers and retailing

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INDO – US Trade – Prospective Sectors 

Indian Industry targets to raise exports to US$ 15 billion by 2005 and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to US$ 25bn by 2010.

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Indian Industry has identified following sectors for greater Indo-US cooperation: information technology  financial services infrastructure small sector environment energy and telecommunications.

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India: A Robust Economy 

The world’s fastest growing, democratic free market economy & fourth largest in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

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GDP growth soared to a record 8.4% in second quarter of 2003 and is forecast at 8.2% for 2003-2004.

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India’s foreign exchange reserves are over US$107 billion

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India attracted US$ 2.22 billion of FDI during April- October 2003. U.S. has approximately 39% share of FDIs in India.

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India received 15% of total FII into global emerging markets. Of 538 FIIs registered in India, 220 are from the US. They have almost 50% share of all FIIs investment in India.

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India: Scripting Future Histories Software & ITES - BPO. 

Exports of software services logged in a 26% growth during 2002-03

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Software Technology Parks of India act as ‘single-window’ in providing services & incubation infrastructure to SMEs.

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3500 firms out of 39 Software Parks export over US$ 8 billion worth of IT products & services.

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It is forecast that by 2008, IT services & back-office work will swell to US$ 57 billion annually

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Eg. Infosys, Wipro, Satyam

Talent pool & professionals  A vast pool of English speaking & skilled manpower, which rates high on qualification, capabilities & work ethics.  Eg. Sabeer Bhatia, Rajat Gupta, Vinod Khosla

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India: Scripting Future Histories 

Textile Industry 

World’s largest exporter of cotton yarn and holds a 25% share in global trade

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The Government’s National Textile Policy aims to increase the value of textile & apparel exports to US$ 50 billion by 2010.

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Eg. Arvind Mills

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 

The Indian pharma industry has the highest number of plants approved by the FDA outside the USA.

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Pharma exports to the US stood at US$ 450 million in 2002-03.

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Eg. Ranbaxy, Wockhardt

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Manufactured goods

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Food & Beverages 

Eg. United Breweries

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Indian Government Initiatives 

Major tariff reductions have been announced by Indian Finance Ministry w.e.f January 9, 2004 

Reduction of peak tariff rates by 5% to 20%

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Elimination of 4% Special Additional Duty (SAD)

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Reduction of customs duties on equipment for projects from 25% to 10%

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Reductions in duties on meters and items related to electricity transmission and distribution

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Sharp reductions on information technology and electronic equipment, including cell phones and computers

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Major reductions in life-saving drugs and equipment, and other medical items

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Reduction or elimination of excises and taxes on air travel, air fuel and related items

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Exemption from custom and excise duties available to drinking water supply projects

Above initiatives are expected to boost the imports from US in the future

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Thank You

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