In order to attract investments from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, India has unveiled a new initiative ‘Access India Programme (AIP)’, which will act as a market entry support system for smaller companies with a potential to expand into the Indian market.
The AIP is a facilitation programme, launched by the Indian High Commission in the UK along with knowledge partner UK India Business Council (UKIBC). In line with government’s various efforts and steps to improve ease of doing business in the country, the new initiative will also contribute 'Make in India' concept by facilitating investments from the UK but will not be limited to just 'Make in India'.
The market entry support programme will be consisting of six annual workshops and mentoring programmes and aims to encourage a flow of SMEs into India. It will initially identify a group of about 50 UK companies by the end of this year to begin their entry process from early 2018. Besides, with the use of diagnostics and analysis of SME potential, the AIP will work towards creating a blended plan to link SMEs to a strong support network of prime manufacturers, OEMs, trade bodies and Chambers of Commerce.
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