Highlights: India

Where We Are Now:

• Indian imports of American goods exceeded $10 billion in 2006; their exports to the United States were $18.7 billion. In 2006, Virginia exports to India were valued at $93 million—an increase of more than 15% from the year before.
• The Port of Virginia has established India-Norfolk service with 18 lines.
• There are 26 Indian firms that have established themselves in Virginia.

Where We Can Be:

• Virginia exports to India double.
• Port of Virginia increases volume of traffic to and from India.
• There are 50 new Indian companies announced by 2012, including at least five manufacturers.

2008 Initiatives:

• Continue to seek resources for the establishment of state representatives in India.
• Introduce India as a theme at the annual Virginia Conference on World Trade.

View the three-page 2007 VITAL task force report on this topic or a compilation of all the 2007 VITAL report task forces recommendations.