Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Aon CEO Greg Case in New York to discuss the company’s operations in India and the opportunities for expansion.
Aon’s presence in India and the possibility of strengthening its business activities in the country was the focus of the meeting. Goyal discussed India’s growing status as a global hub for talent, innovation and business services in his conversation with the Aon chief executive.
Goyal also said discussions focused on deeper business cooperation between India and the United States. The minister also pointed out the opportunities that exist for companies operating in the two markets as economic and commercial links between India and the US are growing.
Aon is a global professional services company that provides risk, retirement and health-related solutions to companies and institutions. India is part of the company’s worldwide business network and talent and business services are the basis of India’s operation.
Goyal’s meeting with Case comes at the moment when India is positioning itself as an important destination for international companies looking for skilled professionals, technology capabilities and business-service operations. Indian talent and innovation are the key to international businesses, the minister said.
The discussions also reflected the larger focus on deeper India-US commercial engagement. Both countries have businesses that exist in various sectors and companies are looking at technology, professional services, manufacturing, investment and innovation.
In Goyal’s post, the interaction with Case was an opportunity for India to show its capabilities and the potential for collaboration. The minister said India-US business partnerships are very much on the table as companies are looking to grow their businesses and take advantage of the potential in both markets.
India is still part of Aon’s international presence; for India, the growing presence of global professional services companies is integral to the country’s larger strategy to strengthen its position in the global services industry.
The meeting in New York therefore brought together Aon’s current activities in India and the potential to expand the company into the country. Goyal’s interactions with Case also highlighted the importance of business-to-business ties in supporting wider economic relations between India and the United States.
The meeting is part of Goyal’s larger conversations with international business leaders and they usually focus on investment, expansion, trade and opportunities for companies to deepen their presence in India.
Goyal also showed India’s talent, innovation and business-oriented services as a market for global companies. The discussions with Aon’s management showed the potential for continued cooperation between Indian and US firms.
