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India-US SME Business Council
The India-US SME Business Council focuses on enhancing bilateral trade and investment between the US and India, facilitating joint ventures, technology transfers, and strategic collaborations.
Overview
What India-US SME Business Council does
What India-US SME Business Council is
The India-US SME Business Council focuses on enhancing bilateral trade and investment between the US and India, facilitating joint ventures, technology transfers, and strategic collaborations.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 13, 2026
Official channels
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Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
India-US SME Business Council as a community
Community overview
The India-US SME Business Council was initiated by the SME Chamber of India to enhance bilateral trade and investment between India and the United States. The organization aims to support large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in exploring business opportunities related to exports, imports, collaborations, strategic partnerships, and technology transfers across various industrial sectors. The Council facilitates interactions among entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, importers, and service providers to promote business growth and resolve trade-related issues.
Community focus
The Council focuses on enhancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities between India and the US. It provides support services such as identifying business partners, facilitating technology transfers, and assisting in contract manufacturing tie-ups. The sectors of interest include engineering, automotive, electronics, chemicals, infrastructure, and education, among others. The Council engages in trade promotional activities, organizes business conferences, and facilitates buyer-seller meetings.
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Global
Community activity
Notable members
Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe - Founder and President, SME Chamber of India; Mr. Joseph C. Lebas Jr - Chairman, India-US SME Business Council; Managing Director and Founder, Concorde Group Holdings, LLC; Mr. S. Maheshkumar - Director & General Secretary, SME Chamber of India; Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni - Director, SME Chamber of India.
Common questions
What to know about India-US SME Business Council
Upseed classifies India-US SME Business Council under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 13, 2026
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