Young entrepreneurs learn about UK-India trade opportunities

Great opportunities open for doing business in India and the UK were spelled out to young Indian entrepreneurs at a gathering at the Indian consulate in Birmingham.

Young Indians (Yi) is one the founder members of the G20YEA (G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance).

The G20YEA is a global network of approximately 500,000 young entrepreneurs and the organisations that support them.

The alliance leads organisations representing the G20 countries who seek to promote youth entrepreneurship as a powerful driver of economic renewal, job creation, innovation and social change.? The delegation comprise1 6 Yi young entrepreneurs and professionals

Mandy Haque, international director at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “It was a pleasure to be invited by Dr Shashank Vikram, the Consul General of India, to meet the Young Indian Entrepreneurs at the Indian Consulate in Birmingham.

“Along with other key stakeholders, I heard about the great opportunities and innovation across India and the enthusiasm to work with Midland's businesses across all sectors.

“There were some already very successful entrepreneurs in the room, looking to work with companies here.

“We also received a current presentation on the West Midlands India Partnership from Ghanshyam Nabar,?India partnership director at West Midlands Growth Company. India is a key market for the West Midlands region and these connections are all important for future trading relationships. ”?

Pictured: Mandy Haque (front, third left) with the enterepreneurs

Entrepreneurial spirit: Mandy Haque (front, third left) with Indian entrepreneurs.