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16 APRIL 28, 2023

NYC Mayor Eric Adams

applauds contribution of Indian

Americans to city’s prosperity

Consul General of India in New York Randhir Jaiswal says the mayor’s engagement with

Indian CEOs provides an opportunity to strengthen business connect with the city

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New York, NY
ew York City mayor Eric Ad-
ams on Tuesday addressed
NCEOs of leading Indian com-
panies from diverse sectors such as
banking, finance, pharmaceuticals,
retail, diamond and IT at a CEO
roundtable organized by the Consul-
ate General of India in New York in
partnership with the Mayor’s Office
for International Affairs.
Speaking at the roundtable,
Mayor Adams said: “It is very im-
portant that we understand the role
of the Indian community in the city’s
prosperity in three areas. One, I want
to encourage them to participate in
the political scene, which should be
part of their business plan.” NYC Mayor Eric Adams with, New York Counsul General Randhir Jaiswal, Deputy Council General Dr. Varun Jeph,
Also, the Mayor suggested mak- Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Commissioner Edward Mermelstein, Andrew Kimball, President and CEO of the New York City Economic
ing a bridge between school, high Development Corporation, Deputy Commissioner of International Affairs Dilip Chauhan and others
school kids and youth. With the com-
pany who has required skills our kids
will need for the future. “And lastly, lic infrastructure at the fastest pace that the mayor’s message is “GET Executive Director and President,
it’s important that we give them the globally and the roundtable ampli- STUFF DONE” New York City is a Indievat Inc. (an ITC-owned com-
tools to help our kids intern and vol- fied this message. City of YES. Chauhan manages the pany). Amneal Pharmaceuticals Co-
unteer. We want to continue to ex- Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Com- portfolio of trade, investment and in- CEO New York Branch Chintu Patel,
pand and let them know that we are missioner for New York City May- novation for the Middle East, Asia, Strides Pharma Chief Business Offi-
a partner in growing their business or Office for International Affairs, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. cer Shivprasad Naikoti, State Bank of
together,” Adams said. highlighted the priority and impor- Officials accompanying the may- India (SBI) New York Branch CEO
Randhir Jaiswal, Consul Gen- tance the Mayor’s Office places on or included Mira Joshi, Deputy May- Prashant Tripathi, Canara Bank
eral of India in New York, said the attracting international businesses or for Operations, Andrew Kimball, CEO Jaya Rajappan, Empire State
mayor’s discussion and roundtable and companies to base as well as President and CEO of the New York Titans Founder and Owner Hiren
with CEOs of major Indian compa- expand in the city. Deputy Commis- City Economic Development Cor- Kumar, Kushal Choksey, co-founder
nies provide an opportunity to see sioner Dilip Chauhan said the office poration, and Edward Mermelstein, of Tattva Truffles, Gaurav Varma of
“how we can strengthen our business is focused on increasing economic New York City Commissioner for In- USISFP, Anjan Lahiri of Naikenz,
engagement with New York City and engagement with the international ternational Affairs. Chief Regional Manager Amit Ma-
India.” US relationship,” especially business community and outlined the CEOs participating in the round- lik from Bharat Electronics, Akshay
economic ties in the startup, tech, incentives being offered to compa- table included Suresh Muthuswamy, Chaturvedi Country Head-USA for
finance, and energy sectors. Jaiswal nies looking to expand their footprint Chairman, North America, Tata Con- ICICI Bank Ltd, Tejas Shah CEO of
highlighted that India is the world’s in the city’s five boroughs – Brook- sultancy Services, Michael McCabe, Kiran Jewels, Sandeep Shah of Sand-
fastest growing major economy and lyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Tata Sons Country Head – North eep Diamond and Co-Founder of
the country is expanding digital pub- and Staten Island. Chauhan stressed America, Bhavani Parameshwara, Recognize Franscisco D’Souza

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