MUMBAI — In a push to broaden economic ties, Governor Greg Abbott, alongside First Lady Cecilia Abbott and a high-level Texas delegation, met with industry leaders in Mumbai, India, to showcase Texas' manufacturing and energy sectors. Governor Abbott is currently on an economic development mission aimed at promoting the Texas State as the top investment destination for Indian businesses.
"Texas and India are two places—and two peoples—who both share a desire to make our mark on the world," Abbott stated during his visit. Texas, touted as a business-friendly hub, has actively been seeking to more deeply attract foreign direct investment and jobs from India—already claiming the top spot for Indian foreign investments in the United States. The Governor emphasized the state's skilled workforce and robust energy sector as key attractions for potential investors, according to Office of the Texas Governor.
"With an unmatched business climate, a highly skilled and diverse workforce, and as America’s energy powerhouse, there is no better place for foreign companies to invest than in Texas," Abbott extolled in a statement. The meetings were designed to quickly jumpstart a path toward reciprocal prosperity, reinforcing the bond between Texas and India—a partnership that Abbott insists is "stronger than ever before."
The economic development mission reflects a strategic effort to open doors for more Indian businesses in Texas, while also looking to benefit from the technological advancements and manufacturing prowess that Indian industry brings to the global table, as reported by the Texas Governor's Office, .
