The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), in partnership with the @AustinChamber, the @AsianChamberATX, the U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce, Austin and @opportunity_atx, convened a high-level business roundtable focused on the Austin-India Advantage as part of our #USIBCGreatStates visit to Texas. Ambassador Keshap was joined by The Honorable D. C. Manjunath, Consul Generai, @cgihou, along with key regional leaders including Jeremy Martin of the Austin Chamber, Mark Hanson of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Anupam Govil of the U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce, Austin, and Corey Rose of Opportunity Austin. Together, they provided guiding remarks and led discussions on advancing regional and bilateral economic priorities. Discussions underscored the growing momentum in the Texas-India partnership, and highlighted Austin's booming innovation ecosystem as a growing player driving bilateral collaboration across sectors. Both industry leaders and state and local government officials emphasized the importance of fostering state-level partnerships, promoting investment flows, and leveraging regional strengths to support long-term, innovation-led growth. #USIBCGreatStates #IndiaUSPartnership #Austin #TexasBiz

Thank you to @Dell for hosting us at their Global Headquarters in Austin, as part as our #USIBCGreatStates Texas Tour. The discussion centered around methods for driving cross-border growth, and the role of tech collaboration and alignment in strengthening the U.S.-India economic partnership. 💻 With Austin becoming a global innovation hub, Texas-India collaboration has never been more important. #USIndiaPartnership #TexasIndia #TechnologyPartnerships #Austin

The USIBC Privacy and Cybersecurity Working Group convened for a timely discussion on the evolving threat landscape, featuring Priya Mahajan, Verizon's Head of APAC Public Policy, who presented findings from the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). Drawing on 19 years of data, 31,000 incidents, and 22,000 confirmed breaches across 145 countries, the report underscores the urgency of the moment. Key findings: -Attack vectors are shifting rapidly as AI tools enable faster, more sophisticated threats. -Financial services, retail, and public administration remain critically exposed, facing a dual threat of espionage and financial crime. -APAC has now surpassed North America and Europe as the most attacked region globally. The group also took up MeitY's "Law to Code" initiative, which seeks to convert data privacy and cybersecurity obligations under the DPDP Act directly into executable code, enabling automated, machine-speed compliance for the AI era. A potential global model worth watching closely. #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #AI @Verizon @sameerguduru @YaminiJindal

Howdy from Austin—the Silicon Hills of Texas! 🤠 We hosted an impactful roundtable yesterday as part of our #USIBCGreatStates initiative. Thank you to our partners for making it a huge success! The Texas-India corridor is booming. Trade between India and Texas, two of the world’s largest economies has surged past $15B annually, powered by tech, energy, & innovation. 🇺🇸🇮🇳 Stay tuned for more updates from our Texas Tour! 🚀 #USIndiaPartnership #TexasBiz @USAmbKeshap

USIBC convened a webinar examining recent U.S. and Indian trade developments and their implications for companies, with a focus on tariffs, traceability, export competitiveness, and the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. The discussion addressed the expiration and legal uncertainty surrounding Section 122 tariffs, the broader U.S. tariff landscape, and pending Section 301 investigations, including forced labor and structural excess capacity. Speakers noted that the forced labor 301 issue may be more manageable for India given existing legal frameworks, while the excess capacity investigation could be more sensitive because of India’s industrial policy tools, including PLI incentives. The panel also explored how these trade actions may affect the urgency and complexity of reaching a U.S.-India trade deal. @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @ecofemme98 🇺🇸🇮🇳 #USIndia #Trade #Tariffs

As India and the United States work toward a USD 500 billion trade partnership, energy is emerging as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation. USIBC is pleased to collaborate with @GrantThorntonIN on a new report '𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮-𝗨𝗦 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽' which explores opportunities across LNG, energy infrastructure, AI-enabled solutions, and energy security. We look forward to advancing conversations that strengthen the India–U.S. energy partnership and support resilient, future-ready supply chains. Access the full report here: grantthornton.in/en/insights… #EnergySecurity #USIndiaPartnership #Energy #LNG #Hydrocarbons @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @KaruturiPradeep

Houston done...Austin next! USIBC Great States Initiative – Austin, Texas 📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT This high-level forum will bring together distinguished leaders driving U.S.-India economic engagement and regional growth: • Hon. D. C. Manjunath – Consul General of India, Houston • Amb. Atul Keshap – President, USIBC & SVP South Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Jeremy Martin – President & CEO, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Anupam Govil – Chairman, U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce Austin • Mark Hanson – Vice President, Operations, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce •Corey Rose- Vice President, Global Investment and Innovation, Opportunity Austin Still interested in joining in? Add your name here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AtcZ… #GreatStatesInitiative @GAACCAustin @opportunity_atx @AustinChamber @USAndIndia @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @sandymaini

USIBC congratulates board member @Meta on their announcement of an AI-enabled data centre in partnership with Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with a capacity of 168MW. The investment signals Meta's commitment to making India a hub for AI and integration global data value chain, a digital market that is already at the forefront of AI innovation data consumption. The project is expected to rely solely on renewable energy and desalinated seawater for cooling requirements, thereby addressing energy efficiency requirements. @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @sameerguduru @YaminiJindal

Heartiest congratulations to @PMOIndia @narendramodi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister. Ten years ago this June the PM addressed the US Congress, declaring that India and the US have overcome "the hesitations of history" and called for stronger economic ties between both countries - a mission we at @USIBC strive to fulfill every day. "Let us work together to convert shared ideals into practical cooperation … In advancing this relationship, both nations stand to gain in great measure."

The U.S.-India Business Council, in partnership with the @GHPartnership and the @IACCGHouston, convened a business roundtable focused on the Houston-India Advantage. Ambassador Keshap was joined by John Cypher of GHP and Jagdip Ahluwalia of IACCGH to provide introductory remarks and guide the conversation. We were joined by The Hon. S. Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for @State_SCA, and The Honorable Consul General of India in Houston, D C Manjunath (@cgihou), who provided context-setting remarks and shared insights into the priorities of both governments and Houston’s strategic role in advancing the U.S.-India partnership. The discussion focused on the central role Houston plays in the energy, healthcare and space sectors, and how these strengths create opportunities for deeper commercial and trade partnerships between Texas and India. Houston continues to rank as one of America’s busiest gateways for trade with India, & Texas-at-large is now home to over 70 Indian companies with major capital investments. Industry leaders highlighted the importance of strengthening state-level innovation ecosystems in both countries, recognizing that entrepreneurship is critical to advancing broader U.S.-India economic and strategic ties. #USIBCGreatStates #TexasIndia #EconomicPartnership #Houston @USAmbKeshap @ChamberGlobal

Last night, I joined executives from leading oil, gas, and nuclear companies in Houston. We discussed the importance of the @StateDept and American industry working together to establish reliable and secure supply chains for energy, critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI – all economic and national security imperatives. Special thanks to @USIBC and @USBanglaTrade for the productive discussions. --S. Paul Kapur

#USIBCGreatStates: Texas kicked off with an Executive Energy Dinner featuring The Honorable Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur and The Honorable Consul General of India in Houston D C Manjunath to have a discussion on expanding the energy security partnership between the United States and India. We were delighted to be joined senior industry leaders across the energy value chain including oil and gas, civil nuclear energy, EPC, petrochemicals, critical energy infrastructure, enterprise, digital and AI solutions among others. The discussion centered around the vital role of the energy sector in the bilateral commercial, trade and investment relationship and the importance to having this discussion in the city of Houston! #USIndiaPartnership #EnergyTies #Houston @USAmbKeshap @State_SCA @cgihou @ChamberGlobal

USIBC convened a member meeting with Dr. Neeraj Mittal Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, bringing together industry leaders to discuss India's evolving energy landscape and opportunities for deeper U.S.-India collaboration. USIBC also presented our new report with @GrantThorntonIN titled Strengthening the India-US Energy Partnership: Unlocking Hydrocarbon Opportunities through Investment and Collaboration to the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, during the engagement. The discussion highlighted the Ministry's priorities around offshore exploration through the Samudra Manthan initiative, strengthening energy security, scaling alternative fuels and green hydrogen, expanding compressed biogas deployment, enhancing strategic energy storage, and fostering innovation through new startup and investment platforms. Industry participants shared perspectives on expanding upstream investment, advancing LNG infrastructure, energy efficiency technologies, digital innovation, and manufacturing capabilities that can support India's energy transition and long-term energy security goals. @PetroleumMin @USAmbKeshap @usibc_md @earth2miller @KaruturiPradeep @neerajmittalias

Exciting News for the Austin Business Community! The @USIBC, in partnership with the @GAACCAustin , @opportunity_atx , @greateraustincham, @AustinChamber , is proud to present the: USIBC Great States Initiative – Austin, Texas 📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT This high-level forum will bring together distinguished leaders driving U.S.-India economic engagement and regional growth: • Hon. D. C. Manjunath – Consul General of India, Houston • Amb. Atul Keshap – President, USIBC & SVP South Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Jeremy Martin – President & CEO, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Anupam Govil – Chairman, U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce Austin • Susan Davenport – President & CEO, Opportunity Austin • Mark Hanson – Vice President, Operations, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce As U.S.-India ties continue to expand across technology, innovation, investment, and advanced manufacturing, Austin stands out as a dynamic hub for collaboration and growth. This forum will provide a valuable opportunity for business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships that support the next chapter of the U.S.-India relationship. For more information or interest to attend, contact Sidhanta Mehra, USIBC at smehra@usibc.com Interested in attending? Add your name here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AtcZ… #GreatStatesInitiative @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller @sandymaini @USAndIndia @Patrick__Pitts

Yesterday, USIBC convened the inaugural meeting of the U.S.–India Critical Minerals Security Taskforce, an industry-led platform bringing senior leaders from both countries together to drive commercial outcomes and supply chain resilience in critical minerals. The strategic constraint sits in the midstream processing and refining, where U.S.–India cooperation has the most room to shift the dial. India brings depth in chemical engineering and a competitive refining cost base; the U.S. brings capital, technology, and downstream demand. Near-term opportunities surfaced across batteries, rare earths, and refining, building on India's recent policy momentum, while the bigger play will require joint work on geological collaboration, financing instruments, and third-country resource partnerships We look forward to building this platform with industry across both countries. @geoffpyatt @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @KaruturiPradeep

USIBC led a member delegation, headed by Rahul Sharma, Managing Director, USIBC India, for a productive discussion with Smt. Anuradha Thakur, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. The members had the opportunity to discuss foreign investments, economic and regulatory policies to make India a more attractive place to do business. We appreciate Smt. Thakur's valuable insights and engagement with our members. @USIBC looks forward to continuing its dialogue with the Ministry of Finance to advance investment opportunities, foster economic growth, and deepen commercial ties across the U.S.-India corridor. #EconomicGrowth #Investment @USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @nikitachawla87 @FinMinIndia @coinbase @NSEIndia @Visa @peakxvpartners @HSBC @OneCarlyle