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US Ambassador Highlights 1,000+ US Companies in Karnataka, Praises Indo-US Ties
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Bengaluru and highlighted that over 1,000 American firms operate in Karnataka, praising the growing economic ties between India and the United States.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor addressed a gathering in Bengaluru on Tuesday, drawing attention to the presence of more than 1,000 American companies operating across Karnataka. He lauded the robust economic partnership between India and the United States, emphasizing the mutual benefits of investment and technology exchange.
Gor noted that the concentration of U.S. firms in the state, especially in the technology and manufacturing sectors, has contributed significantly to job creation and skill development. He highlighted Bengaluru’s reputation as a global tech hub and the role of U.S. enterprises in driving innovation.
The ambassador called for continued collaboration on research, trade, and policy alignment to further strengthen Indo‑US ties. He also encouraged Indian businesses to explore opportunities in the U.S. market, underscoring the importance of a balanced and reciprocal relationship.
His remarks came amid a broader diplomatic push to deepen economic cooperation, with both countries seeking to expand trade volumes and investment flows in the coming years.
Gor noted that the concentration of U.S. firms in the state, especially in the technology and manufacturing sectors, has contributed significantly to job creation and skill development. He highlighted Bengaluru’s reputation as a global tech hub and the role of U.S. enterprises in driving innovation.
The ambassador called for continued collaboration on research, trade, and policy alignment to further strengthen Indo‑US ties. He also encouraged Indian businesses to explore opportunities in the U.S. market, underscoring the importance of a balanced and reciprocal relationship.
His remarks came amid a broader diplomatic push to deepen economic cooperation, with both countries seeking to expand trade volumes and investment flows in the coming years.