WASHINGTON, DC, May 7 (ANI): India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held talks with the Indian business and startup delegation participating in the SelectUSA Summit on Wednesday local time.
Kwatra underscored the delegation’s role in helping achieve India’s goal of becoming a developed nation under the Viksit Bharat vision by 2047.
In a post on X, Kwatra said, “Delighted to speak with the Indian Business and Startup Delegation participating in the SelectUSA Summit. Underscored their role in achieving India’s goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 through greater investment in our tech and manufacturing space and positioning India as a reliable node in the global supply chain.”
The US Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) announced on Wednesday that investments announced by India at the SelectUSA Investment Summit represented the single largest amount from any country in 2026.
In a post on X, the SCA said, “India is investing in America at SelectUSA. Historic India-US deals in tech, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals announced today have unlocked over $20.5 billion in investment. This is a record-breaking moment: Indian investments at SelectUSA 2026 represent the single largest amount from any country in 2026.”
The bureau further stated that India had sent a large delegation to SelectUSA with significant outcomes.
“India sends a large delegation to SelectUSA with huge results. The US Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs was thrilled to welcome them. This is the US-India partnership in action,” the statement added.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also said India invested a record $20.5 billion in the United States at the 2026 SelectUSA Summit.
In a post on X, Gor said, “India goes big at SelectUSA 2026. Celebrating a record $20.5 billion of investments in the United States from Indian companies at the 2026 SelectUSA Summit. The message is clear: it pays to invest in America. Strong markets, trusted partners, and real returns for American workers and communities.” (ANI)
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