Overview
This 2017 joint PwC and Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) report provides a detailed view into selected key industries and high growth areas, namely smart cities, funding growth, infrastructure, digital, farmtech, hospitality and energy. There is tremendous potential for US companies to invest in India across these sectors and areas. Our joint report discusses industry status, trends and challenges, vision of the future and opportunities for investment. By investing together, US and Indian companies can transfer best practices and knowledge, increase the quality and standard of goods and services, boost bilateral trade and, in doing so, create stronger and more competitive industries together. The time to invest is now!
In 2016, PwC and IACC created a similiar report called ‘Winning together: US and India investment opportunities and synergies'. In this report, we also discussed India-US bilateral trade as a ‘global strategic partnership’ based on shared democratic values and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues.
Key findings
- Funding growth
- Meeting and exceeding India’s energy needs
- Opportunities in Indo-US farmtech: Thought for food
- The soft power of culture and tourism
- Infrastructure: Ports, inland waterways, roadways, logistics, railways, airports
- Smart mobility
- Digital bridge to growth
Funding growth
The private equity (PE) space in India continues to exude confidence with FY17 (April 2016–March 2017) recording 25 billion USD worth of investments, a visible uptrend over the last few years.
Meeting and exceeding India’s energy needs
The energy sector in India is transforming with a focus across the core issues of access, stability in energy production, sustainability and improved efficiency
Opportunities in Indo-US farmtech: Thought for food
In terms of production, India is now a leading contributor to the global food market. It is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices and spice products.
The soft power of culture and tourism
India’s culture and tourism sector is one of its most vibrant service sectors. The country’s rich culture and heritage make it one of the most interesting destinations in the world to visit. Both Indians residing in India and foreigners are interested in exploring the country, which boasts a remarkable diversity in terms of food, culture, customs and geography.
Infrastructure: Ports, inland waterways, roadways, logistics, railways, airports
Indian ports handled about 1,135 million tonnes of traffic in 2016–17. Of this, around 57% was handled by ports that come under the purview of the Government of India (called major ports), and the rest was handled by ports under state government purview (non-major ports).
Smart mobility
Indian cities are evolving rapidly with the changing requirements of the country’s increasing populace. Increasing urbanisation is posing immense pressure on the existing infrastructure and is compelling policymakers to take note of major issues related to inadequate and inefficient public transport services and related infrastructure, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and lack of technological interventions to promote service delivery to end users.
Digital bridge to growth
Digital is not just about technology implementation. It encompasses the transformation of business, enterprises and governments using technology, so as to make experiences better, communication effective and work simpler.
