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India Global Forum launches U.S. chapter
The delegation will continue its U.S. tour with visits to Texas for engagements at SpaceX’s Starbase facility.
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Members of the IGF Business Delegation at the Willard Intercontinental, Washington, D.C / IGF
India Global Forum (IGF), a platform that promotes India’s growth narrative, officially launched its presence in the United States on Jan.16.
As part of the launch, a high-profile delegation of Indian business leaders and policymakers gathered in Washington, D.C., for closed-door discussions. The event coincided with preparations for President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, marking a key moment in U.S.-India relations.
Decoding what Trump 2.0 could mean for & the !
— Manoj Ladwa (@manojladwa) January 16, 2025
Had an amazing set of conversations in DC with key members of the Trump transition team and experts, alongside our dynamic India Global Forum delegation.
We dived deep into big issues—economic security, energy, trade, defence,… pic.twitter.com/DZ3wzGwSaE
During their discussions, the forum highlighted shared priorities in geopolitics, security, and economic cooperation, focusing on strengthening collaboration between the two democracies. Topics included digital infrastructure, technology, foreign investment, and the influential role of the Indian diaspora.
“Democracies work best when democracies work together,” said Manoj Ladwa, IGF founder and chairman. “Today, we are here not just to discuss policies or trends but to actively shape the synergies between India and the United States – two of the world's greatest democracies, working together to navigate a complex and rapidly changing global landscape.”
Key participants included Jacob Helberg, the incoming Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, and Ajit Pai, former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, who discussed Trump administration policies on technology, big tech regulation, and the newly established DOGE agency. Dhruva Jaishankar, ORF America executive director, addressed U.S.-India strategic priorities under the new administration.
Scott Tranter of Decision Desk provided insights into the 2024 U.S. elections and predicted key policy trends. A former national security official emphasized opportunities for deepening ties in defense procurement, energy, and supply chains.
India Global Forum officially launches in the USA, with a high-profile business delegation meeting key U.S. stakeholders and past & incoming administration members for closed-door policy discussions ahead of Trump’s inauguration. #IGFInUSA #IndiaUSRelations #LimitlessFuture … pic.twitter.com/Y3BSadmcIn
— India Global Forum (@IGFupdates) January 16, 2025
The day concluded with a reception at India House, hosted by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra. The delegation included Jay Kotak, co-head, Kotak811, Ritesh Agarwal, founder and group CEO, OYO, KalyanRaman, CEO, Flipkart, Aryaman Birla, director, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Limited, Nilesh Ved, chairman, Apparel Group, Author Amish Tripathi among several others.
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