CHANDIGARH: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with ARISE IIP organised a program on “Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa” with an objective to sensitise the Indian Industry about the various opportunities of bilateral economic cooperation between India and the countries in the African continent.
Mr. Pranav Gupta, Chair, Haryana State Chapter, PHDCCI, while welcoming the delegates highlighted that it was the opportune time for the Indian Industry to explore opportunities of mutual interest with their counterparts in Africa.
Mr. Amit Kaushik, ARISE IIP, gave a presentation covering the various prospects of doing business with Africa highlighted that Africa was the continent of future and there were several countries specifically in West and Central Africa which were already doing sizeable business with India. He also highlighted the various incentives offered by ARISE IIP to Indian investors.
While delivering a formal vote of thanks for the session Mr. Niraj, Director, International Affairs, PHDCCI mentioned Africa is a content of 54 countries and every country has immense potential of good returns on investment.
Queries raised during the question Answer session were addressed by the representatives of ARISE and PHD Chamber. Around 100 industries from the Chandigarh region participated and benefitted from the program.