U.S.- INDIA IMPORTERS COUNCIL is a not-for-profit initiative started by a Group of Indian SME (Small & Medium Enterprises) Importers, responsible for imports of over $1 billion from the USA. Our Genesis goes back to post U.S. Presidents visit to India in 2010 (6th - 9th November).The visit of our Prime Minister to Washington from 22nd - 26th November 2009 as the first State Guest of U.S. President reaffirmed the global strategic partnership between India and the United States. U.S. Presidents visit to India from 6th - 9th November 2010, imparted further momentum to bilateral cooperation and helped establish a long-term framework for India-US global strategic partnership. The U.S. President characterized India-US relationship as one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century.