Programme to help Jersey businesses access India

Wednesday 02 January 2019

Jersey firms are being invited to access a scheme designed to help them access the Indian market. The High Commission of India in London has opened up a scheme designed to help businesses access the Indian market to Jersey firms, with a number of local businesses already signed up.

The 'Access India Programme' has already seen a number of local business sign up after the High Commission of India in London opened up the scheme to Jersey.

Under the scheme, businesses looking to enter the Indian market receive mentoring, networking opportunities, and advice. The programme, which focuses on companies with high-end technologies and innovative products, also provides market entry support.

The introduction of the programme to Jersey businesses follows the Indian High Commissioner’s inaugural visit to the island in July. During the visit, His Excellency Mr Y K Sinha met politicians and officials in Jersey to strengthen government and business links between the two jurisdictions.

Pictured: The External Relations Minister described the scheme as an "excellent outcome" from the High Commissioner's visit.

Senator Ian Gorst, the Minister for External Relations, commented: “This is an excellent outcome from the Indian High Commissioner’s visit. The Government of Jersey is committed to developing links with dynamic global markets and diversifying Jersey’s economy, so I am pleased that we have been able to enhance opportunities for island businesses looking to access India.” 

Graeme Smith, CEO at Jersey Business, explained: “We started an Export Club this year with the aim of increasing off-island trade and this initiative is a model we hope to replicate for accessing other global markets. We will continue to work with those companies on the Access India programme to help them maximise their opportunities in the market.” 

Since the programme was officially opened to Jersey businesses in October, a number of local firms have signed up, including 365 Tickets.

Tim de Gruchy, the Managing Director, said: “Since His Excellency Mr Y K Sinha’s visit in July, 365Tickets has been privileged to have further meetings with additional trade representative at High Commissioner offices in London to support our interests in India. 

"This has led to introductions and relationships being fostered with external Indian professional services. We'd like to thank Jersey Business & Government of Jersey External Relations Global Markets team for their introductory services and continued support, and we shall maintain open lines of communication in regards to our progress in India.”