New York State Department of Economic Development, India Trade Office

Online, April 18, 2010 (Newswire.com) - PRESS RELEASE - April 10, 2010

By New York State Department of Economic Development, India Trade Office
Contact person - Kaviraj Singh, India Head, [email protected]

Kaviraj Singh is appointed as a director of New York State Department of Economic Development, Head of India Trade Office at Delhi and Mumbai to promote the trade & investment between India and New York. Mr. Singh is a managing partner of Trustman & Co, a law firm based at New Delhi, India and also chair of India Chapter of NYSBA International Section.

India Trade Office of New York State is happy to assist Indian companies to establish or expand operations within NY state in manufacturing, distribution, services, and sales. It offers both technical and financial assistance, enabling business to compete more effectively and profitably in the global marketplace. Its services are as under:

Identification of potential sites and real estate availabilities
Demographic, wage, tax and utility cost data
Access to New York's incentive programs such as financing, tax credits, and training assistance
Information about quality of life in communities under evaluation
Networking with local government officials and private business people
Expedited assistance with the procurement of state permits, charters, etc.
Project coordination and facilitation through a network of regional and foreign offices

Representing New York's lead economic development, Empire State Development comprises a network of offices throughout the State and around the world. India office will work with you and your business to develop a comprehensive business plan to deal with issues specific to your venture.

New York's gross state product in 2008 was $1.1 trillion, ranking third in size in USA. Globally, New York State (NYS) ranks as the 11th largest economy in the world. Its 2008 per capita personal income was $48,076, ranking 6th in the United States. Its size, economic power, and proximity to many of the world's leading companies, makes New York State an attractive place to invest.

Major industries in NYS include clean technology, education, financial services, information and nano technology, and life sciences and biotechnology.

http://www.empire.state.ny.us