What is the current level of Indian footprint in Switzerland?
About 24 Indian companies are present in Switzerland. They include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Dr Reddys and Glenmark. We have a programme called Location Switzerland to augment the investment promotion drive. Could you please give some figures on the Bilateral Trade? The trade is worth US$2.5 billion. In the first 10 months of 2007, the Swiss exports to India grew by 27.5 percent at 1.94 billion Swiss francs that is US$1.7 billion. In the same period Indian exports to Switzerland grew by 11.3 percent at US$645.2 million. What are the embassy level initiatives in India to increase Indo-Swiss relations? We have started a cultural centre in Delhi. The plan is to hold Exhibitions and Cultural programmes to promote cultural exchanges. What are the plans to promote Switzerland Tourism in India? Tourism is one of the strongest contributors to our economy. We have Tourism offices in Mumbai and Delhi. Last year 115,000 Indians visited Switzerland. We are expecting more visitors this year. What will b
