A delegation of representatives from range of Indian companies visited Liverpool Chamber seeking business opportunities in Liverpool. They represented include food production, tea in particular, leisure and architecture, civil engineering and property sectors.
Their aim was to meet business entrepreneurs and to research real estate activity in UK in addition to scientific, technology and management skills. Leader and representative of the delegation, Kamal Kumar Mittal, Chairman and MD , PCM Group of Industries stated: “We are interested in contemporary technologies and opportunities to bring some new development into our own country. We are also looking for opportunities in the field of manufacturing and services which can be used in developing export earnings.
We are particularly looking for meetings with architects, builders, real-estate professionals and building materials manufacturers. We are keen to research green technologies and green building materials, affordable housing, passive house construction and pre-fabricated building techniques.
The delegation from the Province of North Bengal met with a range of local investment organisations along with Liverpool University, Grant Thornton, HSBC, and The Export Network.
Elena Enciso, The Chamber’s International Trade Executive explained: “Business delegations from this part of India are not frequent in the North West and to welcomed them at the Chamber. It was a great opportunity for networking and for fact finding. The Confederation of Indian Industry outlined certain areas of possible cooperation such as education and technology. These could develop into real projects in the medium to long term.
“The delegation was most impressed by Liverpool, and the warmth of the welcome they received.”
