Welsh exporters urged to tap Indian markets

The honorary consul for India in Wales has urged small and medium sized businesses to take advantage of a pilot programme to boost trade.

In the last six months, Wales exported £50m worth of goods to India compared with £5bn to the European Union.

Access India, from the Indian government, aims to make it easier for companies to start trading in the country.

Raj Aggarwal said it provides “a free and complete roadmap for investment”.

The programme, first launched in London earlier this month, brings expert advice on tax, the law and accounting, including help with cutting red tape and introducing businesses to the contacts they need.

“We’re talking about technology and manufacturing specialist services sectors. It’s quite open at the moment,” said Mr Aggarwal.

“The whole idea is to support them, hold their hand, provide local expertise and help them in any way logistically we can.” Read more…