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News this month: Upcoming Indian Elections, New edititon of UKIBC Business Exchnage, UKIBC delegation to India, and the latest on the UK India Business Centres 
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Monthly news round up: November 2013
Richard Heald, CEO, UKIBC
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As we near the end of 2013, India is beginning to enter its next Union election cycle. With a deeply polarised political environment and major social and economic challenges ahead, the eventual outcome of the General election in 2014 is likely to represent an important period of transition in the direction of the country. Read More
PM2Prime Minister David Cameron announced this month that the UK Government will support the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) working with the British Business Groups (BBGs) to open a third Centre in Mumbai, the business capital of India, in the latter half of 2014. Read More
Business Centre Event
On November 21st UKIBC held an event with KPMG in Gurgaon covering the Indian Companies Act 2013 and its implications for UK companies.
TaxationWatch our free online "Doing Business in India" event where Mukesh Rajani, Leader – India Business Group, PwC discusses Taxation issues in India.

UKIBC and Member News
New UKIBC Members and Subscribers
The UKIBC has seven new members and sector subscribers. Including a new Corporate Plus member TBS, Stern Advisory and Booth Industries who join as Corporate members, and The IET who have joined as Associate members.
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UKIBC interviews Ajit Gulabchand, HCC
Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman, HCC speaks to UKIBC Business Exchange about how India's future infrastructure demands can be met. 
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NGN In conversation with Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt 
On October 31st UKIBC's Next Generation Network held a networking evening with UKIBC Chair, RT Hon Patricia Hewitt.
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UK Minister Hugo Swire meets British business at the UK India Business Centre
During his India visit, the Minister took a tour of the new UK India Business Centre in Gurgaon and met the UKIBC India staff.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology joins the UKIBC
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has joined the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) as an Associate Member to help further extend its reach in India. 

Vodafone to expand presence in India
UKIBC member, Vodafone Group Plc, has sought the approval of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to raise its holding in its Indian arm to 100%.

Successful UKIBC Retail Delegation to India
This year the UKIBC took a group of UK Retailers to India to see first hand the opportunities in the Indian Retail market.
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Events
Webinar, December 10th

Operational facilities for SMEs in India with UKIBC India 
Webinar, January 23rd 

Hiring and Firing in India with In Se Legal
Webinar, January 30th 

UKIBC India Business Delegation
India, March 10th-17th 2014

UKIBC in the News
UK-India: Natural Fit for Business - CNBC

Britain and India: Prospects for Growth - Business Channel TV

UKIBC-BBG sign memorandum to help British business in India - The Manufacturer

Steve Toogood on India - Radio Wales

UK’s drive to expand business in India - eTN News

India-UK: Natural fit for business - moneycontrol.com

British businesses in India to contribute £100 million annually towards CSR - The Hindu

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