Logistics services company FedEx Corp, in collaboration with the US Department of commerce's US Commercial Service has scheduled a trade mission to India in November 08 for US-based businesses who are interested in expanding into the Indian marketplace.

FedEx is the first private-sector company to lead a trade mission to India in conjunction with the Commercial Service.

It has scheduled visits to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai between 9 and 14 November this year, with a view to enable US businesses to better understand trade opportunities across key economic hubs in India. Additionally, the trade mission will help Indian companies seeking to pursue new buying opportunities with American businesses.

Companies who are part of the trade mission represent small and medium-sized businesses and sectors in manufacturing, transportation equipment, engineering, business services, consulting, architecture, information technologies, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and others. Participants will meet with potential Indian business partners, agents, distributors and buyers to discuss opportunities through business appointments arranged by the US embassy's Commercial Service. While in India, participants will also have access to leading business centers, a production site and an educational institution, US and Indian business leaders successfully operating in India, US and Indian government officials and business decision-makers, and market intelligence and other relevant data to help determine if India is right for their business.

Rajesh Subramaniam, senior vice president, international marketing, FedEx Services said, ''India is one of the best-performing economies in the world, and it is one of the top consumers of US exports. By holding this trade mission, FedEx and the US Commercial Service will provide US and Indian businesses with valuable networking opportunities needed to grow their businesses and maintain a competitive edge in the global marketplace.''