The economic relationship between the United States and India has flourished over the years, driven by mutual interests, shared values, and strategic priorities. However, while the groundwork has been laid for a prosperous partnership, there is still untapped potential for growth, innovation, and collaboration.

The Global Indian Diaspora Foundation (GIDF) recognizes this opportunity and seeks to bridge the gap between the two economies through its Economic Development and Trade Program.

Over the past two decades, the U.S. and India have emerged as important trading partners, with bilateral trade surpassing $190 billion in 2022. Both nations have benefitted immensely from this relationship, with sectors such as technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture experiencing significant growth.
However, there remains much more potential to be unlocked. The GIDF’s Economic Development and Trade Program recognizes the importance of creating avenues for deeper collaboration, enabling both nations to tap into each other’s strengths. As India continues to grow as a global economic power, the U.S. stands to benefit from closer ties, while the Indian diaspora plays a key role in facilitating these connections.

This program is a cornerstone of the Foundation’s mission to foster robust economic ties between the U.S. and India by promoting bilateral trade, creating platforms for collaboration, and empowering the Indian diaspora to play an active role in economic development. Through carefully designed initiatives like trade missions, business expos.

The Economic Development and Trade Program of the GIDF is designed to promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities between the U.S. and India. It leverages the unique position of the Indian diaspora as a bridge between the two economies, creating opportunities for mutual growth, innovation, and prosperity.
Through its targeted initiatives, the program brings together business leaders, government representatives, and entrepreneurs from both nations, providing them with platforms to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and explore new markets. The program’s key activities include

The Economic Development and Trade Program has already begun to produce tangible results, with numerous success stories emerging from its various initiatives.