IBEF Presents the India Show in Canada

Online, September 8, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Aparna Dutt Sharma, CEO India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) visited Canada from August 8 to 12, 2011 as part of preparations going on for The India Show which will take place from October 17-20, 2011 at Direct Energy Centre in Toronto, coinciding with the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS)

The visit was extremely productive as Ms. Sharma met with some leading executives from the industry and people from bilateral organizations that are working towards making India and Canada partners of a successful business dialogue.

Some highlights of the visit were the comprehensive discussions between Ms. Sharma and Mr. Rana Sarkar, President & Chief Executive Officer Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC) about the opportunities that exist in Canada for the innovative ideas from India. Mr. Sarkar particularly spoke about the concept of frugal innovations and smart city development.

Ms. Aparna Dutt Sharma also met with Mr. Haroon Siddiqui. Editor and Columnist, The Toronto Star. The meeting very much created a new starting point of discussions around brand India.

About the India Show

Brand India is an idea, which represents an attractive valuable proposition globally. India's dynamic growth story resonates in its people - talented and driven; the consumer market - burgeoning and discerning; the industry - enterprising and innovating; the policy framework: robust and resilient. India and Canada share a special relationship in terms of trade, business, culture and more.

With diverse Business opportunities in the Indian market, democratic environment and dynamic talent available, India is the where the action is. The India Show provides Canadian business with invaluable opportunities:

•To gain an insight into the India market opportunity.
•To explore and leverage the huge business potential with more than 100 engineering companies from India.
•To network and engage with key decision makers and business from India.

A stronger relationship that is mutually beneficial and strategically advantageous is what the India Show promotes and supports.

With key decision makers present from the field of business, politics and industries, the India show provides you with a unique opportunity to interact with the best in Indian Industry. It also gives you the opportunity to ideate as well as discuss new possibilities as well as form new bonds, partnerships and ties with influencers and opinion leaders from India's leading businesses.