MS HR32

Recognizes trade relations between India and Mississippi upon the visit of India's Consul General Nagesh Singh from February 27 through March 2, 2017

Notes India is Mississippi's 19th largest export market with exports growing 30% between November 2015 and November 2016

Highlights Mississippi leads the nation in tanning and dye extract exports to India, ranks 8th in mineral fuels exports, and ranks 10th in medical instruments exports ($38 million as of November 2016, a 493% increase from 2015)

Acknowledges Jindal Tubular as Mississippi's largest Indian investor, employing nearly 200 people since opening in August 2015 at Port Bienville Industrial Park

Expresses support for the Mississippi Development Authority's planned first business development mission to India scheduled for May 1-9, 2017