India-Austria Fast-Track Investment Mechanism: Boosting Bilateral Business
India and Austria have launched a bilateral Fast-Track Mechanism to facilitate investments and improve business ease. This dedicated platform aids Austrian and Indian investors, ensuring timely issue resolution. Moreover, both nations are exploring collaboration opportunities in various sectors including infrastructure, scientific research, and digitalisation.
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India and Austria have initiated a new bilateral mechanism aimed at streamlining investments between the two nations. Announced on Friday, this Fast-Track Mechanism serves as a platform for investors, ensuring swift problem resolution and the exchange of suggestions to enhance business operations.
The initiative, launched during the India-Austria Business Forum, was formalized with a signing and immediate operational commencement. This mechanism specifically caters to Austrian companies operating in India and vice versa, underlining a significant step towards mutual economic collaboration.
The decision coincides with the visit of Austria's Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker. The bilateral trade volume currently stands at approximately 3 billion euros, with around 160 Austrian companies conducting business in India. In addition to investment facilitation, discussions at the India-Austria Joint Economic Commission meeting highlighted avenues for cooperation in sectors like infrastructure, scientific research, and digitalisation.
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