india

It’s India’s time: Prime Minister’s visit to US highlights ongoing transformation

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jun 20, 2023

The transformation of the Indian economy did not happen overnight. It took bold vision and decisive action to get India moving in the right direction. Expect more market leading companies to join the likes of Apple and Cisco to invest in India in the very near future. I am sure many CEOs across many industries will be interested in what Prime Minister Modi has to say about his plans for India’s economy as he visits the United States.

Cisco bets on India, to invest $1 billion in manufacturing

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 10, 2023

Tech giant Cisco is going to invest $1 billion in expanded manufacturing capabilities in India, saying the move will further diversify its supply chain as well as help meet what it says is growing customer demand in that country.

The India-NC connection: Here’s why Triangle is best place for an Indian American small business event?

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 20, 2023

The Research Triangle region in North Carolina is thriving thanks in large part to the success of Indian-American entrepreneurs. Indian-American businesses are creating jobs in North Carolina. Much of this job creation is in the technology, life science sectors, along with health care, retail and hospitality. Let’s take a look.

India is the apple of Tim Cook’s eye – more investment, jobs, manufacturing

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 20, 2023

“From education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we’re committed to growing and investing across the country,” Cook wrote about India on Twitter following a meeting with India’s prime minister.

Tim Cook’s power play: Apple opens first retail store in India

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 18, 2023

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is in India this week to open its first physical stores in the country, marking a milestone for the iPhone maker in the world’s second largest smartphone market.

Apple retail store in Mumbai reflects strategy to embrace India as manufacturing base, market

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 6, 2023

Apple is finally getting ready to open its first physical store in the country as it bets on India as a market and manufacturing base. Here’s what’s happening.

Guest column: Festival of lights, non-profit group Hum Sub seek to share India culture in Triangle

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Oct 7, 2022

For the thousands of Indian Americans who live in the Triangle, October is the month when they can bring the time honored traditions of Diwali from their motherland to the Carolinas. It is also Hindu Heritage Month, and a time to recognize the remarkable contributions of Hindu Americans to the Triangle and North Carolina. Diwali is the festival of lights and is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs. The Triangle’s big event is Saturday.

Guest opinion: Securing a direct flight to India from RDU: Here are the next steps

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Oct 3, 2022

After a meeting to discuss a possible direct flight to India from RDU International, I spoke to RDU CEO Michael Landguth and we both agreed that this meeting has resulted in short term, medium term and long term goals to address the needs for a quicker route to India. Here they are.