At the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, Indian industry leaders announced $20.5 billion in new investments across the United States. The projects span pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and emerging technologies, and are expected to create thousands of jobs, strengthen supply chains, and expand U.S. production capacity. Industrial Capacity: JSW Steel:...
U.S. Experts Praise India’s Growth Budget, Call for Manufacturing Push
According to U.S.-based economists and business leaders, the recent Indian budget reinforces India's strong growth momentum and encourages trade and investment, although they advised a sharper push on manufacturing competitiveness. Johns Hopkins University professor Steve Hanke remarked that India's economic performance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi will propel the country...
Sergio Gor nominated to Be U.S. Ambassador to India
On August 23, 2025, Sergio Gor was nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to India. The position has been vacant since Eric Garcetti resigned in January. Gor, who went to High School here in Los Angeles is currently Director of the Presidential Personnel Office, and a close confidant of President Trump....
Indian Consulate Secures Landmark Office in Downtown LA
After more than two decades of advocacy, a major milestone was reached in establishing an Indian consulate-general in Los Angeles. Indian officials signed a 10-year lease with NAI Capital Investment for over 20,000 square feet of office space in the iconic AON Center at 707 Wilshire Boulevard in downtown. Amritt...
India Company Acquires Los Angeles Marketing Agency
Mumbai-based has acquired Mob Scene, a Mid-Wilshire marketing agency specializing in content for film studios, television networks, and streaming services. While financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, the deal represents an expansion for Connekkt into the North American market. Mob Scene, founded in 2006 by Tom Grane,...
India To Open Consulate in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is set to welcome a new Indian consulate, following a successful lobbying effort by local Indian American leaders and city officials. This development comes after years of advocacy, highlighting the growing importance of the Indian American community in Southern California and the region's significance on the global stage....