12 Scottish firms visiting India for biz, tie-ups next week

With 'Make In India' campaign fuelling investor sentiment, a delegation of a dozen leading Scottish firms and four business heads is coming to India next week to scout for business opportunities and tie-ups.
"India is seeing dynamic changes, particularly with the new government coming to power.
"Recent policies and launch of campaigns such as 'Make in India' have once again put the country on the world map as a favourable business destination, emphasising the need for Scottish companies to understand the strengths and address the unique requirements of the nation," said Country Manager of Scottish Development International (SDI) Rooma Kumar Bussi.

The delegation comprises companies drawn from renewable energy, IT, healthcare, education and food & drink sectors will meet policymakers, entrepreneurs and organisation heads to understand business environment and opportunities for growing sustainable business partnerships.
SDI said the delegation will meet over 100 Indian companies across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Delhi, during their visit from October 6 to 10.
The companies, include Glasgow Distillery, Westica Communications, Restaurant diary, Urban Tide and Jodanl Services.

SID further said that with the recent decision on the referendum, Scotland has ended the ambiguity and is set on a clear path of development.
"These are very promising times for both the countries and we look forward to building long-term successful partnerships," Rooma added.

SDI is a joint venture between Scottish Government and its economic development agencies, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Among other places, it has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore and Sydney.
Scottish exports to India stood at 243 millon pound (up 30 per cent in fiver years) in 2013 while its imports from India were 143 million (up 60 per cent in five years).