The resource-rich, strategically located Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is of great importance for commerce and trade to many countries in the world, including India. MENA countries are diverse and demand unique business approaches in order to cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
The Tata Group—a multinational conglomerate and holding company headquartered in Mumbai, India—has conducted business in MENA countries for nearly half a century, and the region remains of strategic importance to the Tata Group today. Tata works with countries in the oil-rich Gulf (GCC); in countries that are experiencing prolonged periods of political violence, such as Yemen and Iraq; and in countries that are on the cusp of social and economic liberalization, such as Algeria and Egypt. The Tata Group has deepened its engagement across many industries in this diverse region, which has consequently impacted India’s relationship with the Middle East and North Africa.
On January 24, 2017, the Georgetown University India Initiative hosted Sunil Sinha, the resident director of the MENA region at the Tata Group, for a conversation about commercial links between India and the MENA region. Mr. Sinha discussed the political, economic, and social importance of these commercial partnerships and their impact on Indian businesses and civil society.
Sunil Sinha is the resident director of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at the Tata Group. He has worked at the Tata Group for over 31 years, most recently as the CEO of Tata quality management services.