Sustainable energy and innovative low-carbon use technologies are poised on a tipping point of high growth given the global climate change imperative and an increasing demand for energy. India’s demand for clean tech solutions position it to become a global leader as both producer and consumer of clean technology, and make its companies and talent the ideal partner for Canadian companies.

Possessing a wealth of industrial materials, India’s mining sector continues to offer strong potential for future growth. India’s new mining act is set to pass in the upcoming Parliament and will go some distance in resolving many of the challenges faced by the industry. Canadian companies, given their global leadership, can play a large role in the emergence of this sector.

On the cusp of a full-scale modernization, India will require US $5 Trillion in investment in infrastructure over the next five years, resulting in significant improvements to the country’s power, transportation, water and labor migration sectors. Canada’s strengths in infrastructure and the knowledge industries that support it, can be leveraged in this sector.

In light of a skyrocketing energy demand, India is looking to secure a mix of traditional and renewable energy supply from global sources. Canada, as one of the world’s energy super-powers in fossil fuels and oil & gas and associated technologies, is poised to play a key role in India’s energy mix for the 21st century. India’s call to develop its civilian nuclear power capabilities also presents a significant opportunity for Canadian players.

From a liberalized, FDI friendly health care system, to a world beating array of top talent and deep innovative capacity, India is poised to be at the forefront of the life-sciences revolution which is revolutionizing everything from farming and medicine to industrial manufacturing. Indian talent and companies are key to the emerging global ecosystem of life and bio science innovation.

Still a formidable leader in world of IT, India’s global reputation for technological innovation continues to expand not just into export markets but also internally, as the country’s government and private sector looks to improve business productivity and minimize challenges in daily life for people on both sides of the globe. India is fast becoming a learning destination for the global IT sector and not being in India is not an option for forward looking players worldwide. Canada represents an ideal partner for Indian players large and small, given its educated workforce and market development potential as an IT and related services gateway to the Americas.

India’s retail sector continues to experience exponential growth as major global companies are establishing ground in the country’s seemingly recession-proof retail market and ensuring the livelihood of many Indian citizens in the process. Canadian companies with strong understandings of the retail supply chain and innovative capabilities can participate effectively in this burgeoning, fast growth global market.

From the need to improve primary and secondary education for the ‘bottom billion’ to the advanced demands of the burgeoning middle-class population – India is going through an education revolution. Established universities, schools and educational companies, together with venture capitalists and investors from across the globe are realizing that the country is now fertile ground for start-up companies who want to invest in India’s education sector and help rebuild it from the ground up. Equally, the opportunities for partnerships with leading Indian universities and research centres offers extraordinary opportunities for Canada to meet its own 21st Century competitive challenges by ensuring ‘talent flow’ from one of the worlds leading talent producers.