Partners 2015

Gold Partner

The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) was founded in 1975 at the request of the governments of India and the U.S. to deepen trade and strengthen commercial ties. USIBC is the premier business advocacy organization representing nearly 400 of America’s top companies investing in India, joined by India’s finest global companies. The U.S.-India Business Council serves its membership from offices in Washington, New York, New Delhi, and California. Guided by a prestigious board of directors, USIBC’s current chair is Harold “Terry” McGraw III, Chairman, President and CEO of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

For more information, visit - www.usibc.com

Brookings India

The Brookings Institution India Center serves as a platform for cutting-edge, independent, policy-relevant research and analysis on the opportunities and challenges facing India and the world. Based in New Delhi, and registered as a non-for-profit company Brookings India was established in 2013 and is the third and newest overseas center of the Washington, D.C.-based Brookings Institution. Brookings India is focused in the areas of foreign policy, development challenges and energy & environment. Issues such as education and health policy are fundamental to the center's research. Brookings India engages a wide range of policy makers, corporate leaders, politicians, academics, media and students through its research papers and discussions. Brookings India's work is centered on the Brookings motto of “Quality, Independence, Impact.” All content reflects the individual views of the author(s), as the center does not hold an institutional view on any subject.

Education Partners

BrainGain Magazine (www.braingainmag.com) the leading Study Abroad magazine for students, their parents, and mid-career professionals in South Asia. We aim to be the definitive source of information for anyone interested in exploring and learning about Study Abroad opportunities outside South Asia. Our primary target audience is between the ages of 16 and 35 years. We provide content to guide students and their parents through the decision-making process when exploring options to study abroad. The topics covered help readers understand fields of study, admissions, financing, specific countries, regions or cities, student life, scholarships, job prospects for chosen field, socio-cultural environments, safety and visa issues. Told through lively interviews, photos, videos and podcasts, we provide an interactive platform that helps students realize their dreams.

For more information, visit - www.braingainmag.com

Chamber Partners

Set up in 1982 for purposes of scientific, educational and IT Industry promotion, MAIT represents Hardware, Training, R&D & Hardware Design and other associated service segments of the Indian IT Industry. As an effective, influential and dynamic organization recognized by both the government and the industry, MAIT’s charter is to develop a globally competitive Indian IT Industry, promote the usage of IT in India, strengthen the role of IT in national economic development, promote business through international alliances, promote quality consciousness in the IT Industry and transform the Indian IT Industry into a World Scale Industry leading to a World Class Usage and thus a World Size Market.

For more information, visit - www.mait.com

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce India is an independent, non profit organisation with the aim to enable, promote, and encourage Swedish companies to drive sustainable long term business in India. SCCI provides a business-oriented networking platform to its member companies by promoting Swedish commercial interests in India and encouraging the development of trade, commerce and industry relations between Sweden and India. Social and cultural relations are also encouraged between the two countries.

For more information, visit - www.swedishchamber.in

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France India (CCIFI) is a recognized non- profit organization that aims to boost the bilateral relations especially in the areas of trade and commerce between France and India. The Chamber aims to provide a platform for companies from both the countries to find synergies by leveraging the base of strong economic growth in India and the cutting edge technologies and knowhow availability in France. The CCIFI is fully committed to help the French companies enter the Indian market, and, in the same way, to pave the way for easier entry and growth for Indian companies in to the French market. For more details, please visit:

For more information, visit - www.ccifi.com

Media Partners

The Telegraph, launched on July 7, 1982, published by the ABP group of publications, in its short life span of 26 years has become the largest circulated English daily in the eastern region published from Calcutta. It is the only English newspaper launched in post-Independent India which has overtaken the established market leader in the region. The reason for this success can be attributed to constant value-addition to the product. The Telegraph is also published from Guwahati (to cater to the entire Northeast), Siliguri (for North Bengal and Sikkim), Jamshedpur, and Ranchi (for Jharkhand).

For more information, visit - www.telegraphindia.com

PR/Communication Partners

Gutenberg Communications is a global, full service strategic communications firm that plays to our strengths – in-depth insight into media landscapes, endless imagination, strong relationships with influential international media and analysts and an unwavering commitment to client delight.Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in New York City with offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, London, New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai. We specialize in technology, financial services, real estate, healthcare, academic and not for profit causes. But don’t take our word for it, just ask our clients.

For more information, visit - www.gutenbergpr.com

Advertising Partners

Intact Advertising Pvt. Ltd. print media agency expanding its territory beyond conventional advertising methods since 2008. Offering wide range of services including advertising and web solutions. Providing one stop solutions for your marketing, branding and technical requirements.

For more information, visit - www.intactadvertising.com

Online Partners

Established in 1999, Asia Briefing Ltd. provides individuals and enterprises with the latest business and regulatory news as well as expert commentary on conducting business in emerging Asia. Its monthly electronic newsletter reaches about 50,000 subscribers, mostly consisting of C-level decision makers from around the globe. It also publishes India Briefing to provide pertinent business and regulatory news to international businessmen interested in India. Asia Briefing Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist foreign direct investment practice that provides a wide range of services to multinationals investing in emerging Asia. Established in 1992, the firm has become one of Asia’s most versatile full-service consultancies with offices in China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Vietnam.

For more information, visit - www.asiabriefing.com

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