With its economy fully recovered to the pre-pandemic real GDP level of 2019-20 associated with a strong growth momentum, India now offers better opportunity than ever for companies willing to do business in the country.
Indeed, India has emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic as a stronger jurisdiction thanks to various initiative that the Indian government has been putting into place. For example, there has been an increased digital focus in recent years. The government used the pandemic to push the digitalisation of systems and thus reduce the administrative waiting time.
Another aspect that has been driving simplicity is the move towards becoming more aligned. For example, labour codes have become more unified across the jurisdiction, making it simpler for businesses to operate across multiple states within India.
If you are keen to learn more about the ease of doing business in India and other related topics join our webinar and hear from Invest India's Managing Director and CEO, Deepak Bagla, EBG Federation’s Chairman, Raman Sidhu, TMF Group’s CEO, Mark Weil, and TMF Group’s Head of Asia Pacific, Shagun Kumar.
Speakers:
Deepak Bagla – Managing Director and CEO, Invest India
Deepak Bagla has a professional career of over three decades, with the World Bank, Citibank, and Private Equity having responsibilities across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
He is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency promoted by the Government of India. Invest India is also the execution agency for Startup India and the Prime Minister’s Science and Technology initiative.
He is also the President of the Geneva-based World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies, with membership of 100+ countries.
Mr. Bagla has been conferred “Grande Ufficiale dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia” by the President of the Republic of Italy.
Mark Weil – CEO, TMF Group
Mark Weil worked as a consultant for two decades, in Europe, North America and Asia. He became a partner at Oliver Wyman, where he ran the global retail banking practice and latterly the EMEA region. Following this, he was appointed Marsh’s CEO, UK and Ireland. During his tenure, it became the largest insurance broker in the UK. He has led work on cyber risk for the UK government.
Mark joined TMF as CEO in 2018.
Raman Sidhu – Chairman, EBG Federation
Raman is the Chairman of European Business Group Federation, India. He is also the Senior Adviser at the Accord Group India and an Independent Director on the board of Selan Exploration Technology Ltd. as well of Cremica Food Industries Ltd. in India. Raman is also one of the 4 Life Trustees of Foundation for Aviation & Sustainable Tourism and a Co-Founder and Past President of the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI). He has served as an Independent Director on the Board of Directors of G4S, Deutsche Postbank Home Finance, BHEL, NHPC, IIFCL & NTC Ltd. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India.
Shagun Kumar – Head of Asia Pacific, TMF Group
A business leader with over 23 years of experience, Shagun has a proven track record in driving transformation, unlocking growth (organic & inorganic), managing profitability and forming & inspiring teams to achieve sustainable results.
Shagun’s expertise ranges from multinational corporate structures to medium sized enterprises across emerging markets with diverse cultures. With significant exposure and understanding of International market, Shagun has been able to leverage this to adapt and inspire local performance while delivering on corporate priorities.