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India's status as a bright spot amid global uncertainty is not "overdone",  JPMorgan  Chairman  Jamie Dimon  told the  Economic Times  in an interview published on Monday. Citing the over-seven per cent growth, the deficit going down "quite a bit", and the government taking steps which would enable future growth, Dimon told the financial daily that India's prospects over the next 20-30 years were quite good. On impact on India's image under Modi government Dimon told the financial daily that India's image had changed in positive terms after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge. He added that India was the fastest growing country in the world today and that changes were being made.  Admitting that politics was "hard", Dimon described that Modi was nonetheless a "successful and strong leader". He also pointed out how foreign direct investments into the country had doubles in the last four-five years.

With 32% international investors rating India as the best place to do business, the country is the world's most attractive market for investment, according to a report by Ernst & Young. Around 60% investors placed India among the top three investment destinations.  This report is a response to the question asked to the international investors "Which will be the most attractive market for investment in the next 3 years?" The investors highlighted improvements in the macroeconomic and political status, FDI policy and ease of doing business which is more attractive this year compared to last year's survey of Ernst & Young. Following India is China in second position where 15% investors rated the country as the best place to do business and 47% said China is among the top three investment destinations. With 12% and 38% rating in the two sectors, Southeast Asia is placed in the third position.  Russia and Japan have been voted last in the list with

U.S. – India Trade Country Commercial Guide Contact Us The Indian market with its one billion plus population, presents lucrative and diverse opportunities for U.S. exporters with the right products, services, and commitment. India’s requirements for equipments and services for major sectors such as energy, environmental, healthcare, high-tech, infrastructure, transportation, and defense will exceed tens of billions of dollars in the mid-term as the Indian economy further globalizes and expands. As per the latest data available, India’s GDP growth for FY 2014-15 was 7.3%. With expected continuance of the government’s liberal policies, India has potential for a sustained high growth for the next couple of years and the U.S. companies must seize the opportunities to enter the rising Indian market. U.S. – India Trade U.S. Exports to India in CY 2014:   $37.2 billion Imports from India in CY 2014:  $65.7 billion Total bilateral trade in CY 2014  (Goods and Services):