• Major force in the global economic market​

• Home to over 100 languages and several communities ​

• World’s 5th largest economy by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP)​

• Remarkable tourist destinations offering a plethora of experiences​

• Major countries who have invested in India include Japan, USA, UK, the Netherlands, Singapore, Germany and UAE with FDI inward flow of around US $50 Billion in 2022​

• Strong base of English-speaking population​

• Rich in culture and history​

BCIC is the Apex Chamber of Commerce representing large and medium industries in the State of Karnataka.

The Chamber represents 95% of the capital investment and 90% of labor employed in the State of Karnataka. We have presently a membership of 850 companies representing various sectors of industry such as – Manufacturing, IT/ITES, Biotechnology, Engineering, Consultancy and Legal firms etc.

BCIC plays an active and important role in promoting trade and investment in the State and has an excellent domestic and international network with MoUs with the leading Chambers of Commerce across the globe. Being the apex Chamber of Commerce in Karnataka, BCIC organizes Seminars/Workshops and Interactions with Senior Government Officials both from the Centre/State on critical issues concerning trade and industry from time to time.

"I knew by joining WTC Delaware that it would increase the profile of my company not only nationally, but internationally through opportunities like this year’s GA in Accra...Within two days of my arrival back in the U.S. from the GA, I was able to leverage the connections I made on-site and make my first sale and it was a prelude to a bigger partnership in another country...the WTCA is phenomenal and helps small businesses take a global look at their capacity – I had made additional connections with delegates from Nigeria and Kuala Lumpur that I would not have had exposure to without the WTCA...sign me up for next year’s GA!” - Mohamed Cisse; CEO, Tungsten Global Consulting, Inc. 

“At this year’s WTCA GA...I was glad to see that the WTCA is still a great family, which unites all continents and helps collaboration between countries. During the conference, I gathered information about the local African companies and the business opportunities in the area in order to share them with the Romanian business environment...” - Mircea Ursache; Special Administrator, WTC Bucharest

"...We came with 11 trade delegates from Nigeria and it was very encouraging to hear that they were all engaged in B2B opportunities on site and their experience provided great value...to be honest, I am very jealous of Accra – I have attended many conferences in the past, but this GA has surpassed all expectations. I have been extremely impressed with the opportunities, connections, the individuals I have met, building partnerships – it has been a wonderful experience.” - Karim Ahmed; General Manager, WTC Abuja

Hear from the GBF Chair as he discusses highlights to look forward to and why you and your business delegates should attend!

From October 15-17, WTCA held the 2023 WTCA Member Forum where Vineet Verma, World Trade Center Bengaluru, Managing Director presented on why you and your business delegates should attend the Global Business Forum in Bengaluru, India.

Early Preparations completed by the WTC Bengaluru and WTCA teams in the summer of 2023.

From July 26-29, 2023, the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) headquarters staff and World Trade Center Bengaluru participated in a site visit for the 2024 GBF.  Over the four days, both teams were in closed-door meetings to evaluate preparations, with a packed agenda. Click here to read more.