"Take the benefit of the fast paced development and changes in the Indian economy," Modi said in his address yesterday to American businesses urging them to take advantage of India's growing economy to foster mutual prosperity.
"Together we will reach new heights of development and growth," Modi said at the event organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC).
"I invite you all. I invite you all for 'Make in India'," he added.
"Today I am saying the same thing with confidence - that the queue would be too long too soon," Modi said, in the last engagement of his five-day visit to the US.
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Among those present at the meeting were World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim, External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, and several top corporate leaders from both the US and India, including Mukesh Ambani.
And encouraged by the steps taken by the new Indian government in its first three months, the USIBC has identified upwards of USD 41 billion slated for investment from members over the next two to three years, he said.
"The best days of US-India relations are coming," Banga said.
"What a difference one election can make," Banga added.
The US Chamber of Commerce President, Tom Donohue, in his brief remarks welcomed Modi's commitment to replace "red tape with red carpet".
He assured American investors and businesses that in the next six months, he would implement all the things necessary for ease of business in the country.