INVESTIGATING INDIA 20 September 2004 (3.30pm - 7.00pm) London Chamber of Commerce 33 Queen Street, London EC4R 1AP Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 1827 Fax: +44 (0)20 7203 1905 www.londonchamber.co.uk

'Investigating India' is a networking seminar, organised by the London Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Scope e-Knowledge Center,which will help British companies take their first steps in the Indian market. The event will provide

* an overview of the current economic and political situation in the wake of the recent elections

* a focus on the opportunities in IT, particularly in financial services

* guidance for companies from all sectors looking to enter India

* an opportunity to network with other companies interested in India

* the chance to learn from other companies who have taken the plunge.

PROGRAMME

15.30 Registration

15.45 Chairman's welcome
Subhash Thakrar, Senior Partner, Blackstone Franks and Founder of the Asian Business Association

15.50 Understanding India: knowing your Chennai from your Mumbai
Julian Stretch, India Consultant, UK Trade and Investment

16.15 Winning a competitive advantage in India
Nigel Walsh, Regional Account Manager, Kana

16.40 The legal aspects of doing business in India, and getting paid
Manoj Ladwa, Partner, Manoj Ladwa Solicitors

17.10 An insight into the IT and Financial Services sector in India
V. Ramanathan, Director, Banking & Financial Services UK, Tata Consultancy Services

17.30 Selling to the financial services sector in India.
Mahesh Desai, Business Development, Logica CMG

17.50 Visiting India on a British Trade Mission
Claire Pover, Head, World Trade, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

18.00 Final questions and answers

18.10 Drinks and networking

19.00 Close of seminar

The seminar will be followed by networking over drinks and nibbles. The cost is £25 + VAT for London Chamber members and £55 + VAT for non-London Chamber members. Contact Claire Pover on cpover@londonchamber.co.uk for a programme and registration form.

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