Masakui Rungsung
Consulate General of India
#201-325 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1Z7
Email: cg.vancouver@mea.gov.in
Telephone: (604) 662-8811
Fax : (604) 682-2471
Website: www.cgivancouver.org
Connection Partner
Rajeev Manchanda
Director
Inventure Global Services Inc
+17783255240 Canada
+919811055240 India
Email: rajeev@inventureglobal.com
Website: www.inventureglobal.com
India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with growth projected at 6–6.5% in 2025–26. The country’s expansion is driven by robust domestic demand, large-scale infrastructure investment, and rapid digitalization. With a population of over 1.4 billion people, India is both a massive consumer market and a leading global hub for IT services, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing.
The government’s Production Linked Incentives (PLI) schemes are reshaping India’s industrial base, fostering growth in electronics, renewable energy, automotive (including EVs), and medical devices. Meanwhile, the development of digital public infrastructure, such as UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and Aadhaar, is accelerating financial inclusion and lowering transaction costs.
India’s democratic institutions, English-speaking workforce, and expanding middle class position it as a long-term partner for Canadian companies. Its membership in regional forums and trade negotiations also enhances market access opportunities across Asia.
Ministry of Defence, India – Tenders
Key Sectors
- Infrastructure & Smart Cities: Roads, railways, airports, and metro projects.
- Clean Energy: Solar, wind, storage, and green hydrogen.
- Technology & Digital: IT services, fintech, AI, and data centres.
- Life Sciences: Pharmaceuticals, med-tech, and biotechnology.
- Agribusiness: Precision agriculture, food processing, and cold chain logistics.
- Automotive & EVs: Rapidly scaling electric mobility ecosystem.
Strengths
- Scale: A vast domestic market and growing global export base.
- Talent: Large, English-speaking, highly skilled workforce.
- Reform momentum: Ongoing liberalization in FDI and digitalization of services.
- Innovation: A global leader in fintech adoption and low-cost engineering solutions.
Canadian companies can explore opportunities in:
- Infrastructure finance, engineering, and construction partnerships.
- Cleantech and renewable energy collaboration (hydro, solar, hydrogen).
- ICT, AI, and data-driven services.
- Agri-food exports and agri-tech solutions.
- Life sciences and med-tech manufacturing.
Surrey International Spotlight: India
The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade, the Surrey International Trade Centre, the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (New Delhi), the BC Government, and the Consulate General of India–Vancouver have jointly hosted initiatives to deepen bilateral ties.
Brand India brought together Indian and Canadian entrepreneurs, service providers, and exporters to identify opportunities in global economic recovery. This event highlighted India’s role as a strategic partner for Surrey & BC businesses in sectors such as ICT, clean energy, education, and agrifood.
Entry Links
- World Bank — India Overview
- EDC Country Info — India
- Trade Data Online
- ELECRAMA – The World Electricity Forum in India
- Consulate Weekly
Brand India
Brand India brings together Indian and Canadian entrepreneurs, service providers, and exporters to engage with each other and to identify the opportunities that exist in global economic recovery.
