New Jersey Economic Mission Trip to India 2025 City Recap – Mumbai

Bengaluru, India – Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation wrapped up Choose New Jersey’s six-day, four-city, Governor-led economic mission to India in the City of Mumbai today. The visit included meetings with companies in sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals to film, food and beverage, and IT services.

Below are photos and additional details from the day’s events in Mumbai:

Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM) Roundtable

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and members of the New Jersey delegation participated in a roundtable with the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM). TEAM, representing more than 65 startups, serves as a leading voice for Mumbai’s tech startup ecosystem. The discussion explored opportunities to strengthen ties between Mumbai-based startups and New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem, including the state’s newly established Strategic Innovation Centers.

Film & Media SelectUSA Reception with Acting Counsel General Michael Schreuder

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the entire New Jersey delegation attended a film and media SelectUSA Reception with Acting Consul General Michael Schreuder. The event brought together film and media companies and business groups from Mumbai. Governor Murphy highlighted New Jersey’s strengths as a hub for film and media, emphasizing opportunities for collaboration and investment with Mumbai-based companies. Acting Counsel General Schreuder spoke to the importance of the U.S.-India trade and cultural connections in the media sector.

Roundtable Event with Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA)

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and members of the New Jersey delegation joined a breakfast roundtable with the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA). The discussion explored opportunities for collaboration in life sciences and pharmaceuticals, while highlighting New Jersey’s dynamic innovation and startup environment. New Jersey delegates shared insights on the state’s key industry clusters, support mechanisms, and potential partnerships for Indian companies.

Roundtable Event with Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA)

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and members of the New Jersey delegation participated in a roundtable with representatives from the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), an association that represents 25 leading research-based Indian pharmaceutical companies that account for over 85 percent of the private sector investment in pharmaceutical research and development. ​At the meeting, Governor Murphy showcased New Jersey’s competitive advantages—including its world-class workforce, robust innovation ecosystem, strategic location near New York City, and strengths in life sciences, technology, and financial services—as a premier destination for Indian investment and U.S.-India collaboration. The New Jersey delegation highlighted New Jersey’s deep cultural and economic ties with India, supported by the state’s large and influential Indian diaspora.

Lunch Event with Nishith Desai Associates (NDA)

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation participated in a networking lunch with Nishith Desai Associates (NDA), a research-driven law firm focused on cutting-edge legal domains. The event brought together high-profile Indian companies and NDA’s experts to discuss collaborative opportunities in technology, life sciences, and innovation. The New Jersey delegation shared insights on the state’s support mechanisms, startup clusters, and investment opportunities, fostering dialogue on potential partnerships between New Jersey and Indian firms.

Montclair State University and Somaiya Vidyavihar University Sign MOU to Train Future Healthcare Workers and Nurses

Governor Murphy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Montclair State University and Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) as a witness. SVU is Mumbai’s first private university and a leading global academic institution. The agreement fosters academic and cultural collaboration between the two institutions in the field of health care. The MOU formalized ongoing collaboration between the two universities, including a certificate program on the care of adults and the elderly. The agreement also creates a program to prepare students for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a standardized examination administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing required to obtain a registered nurse (RN) or license in the United States. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to expanding future academic partnerships.

Meeting with Tata Consumer Products and Tata Consultancy Services

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and members of the New Jersey delegation met with Tata Consumer Products and Tata Consultancy Services, part of the Tata Group, to discuss the company’s current presence in New Jersey and its plans for further expansion in the state. The Tata Group, headquartered in Mumbai, is one of India’s most respected and diversified multinational conglomerates. Tata Consumer Products, a key enterprise within the Tata Group, stands as a global leader in the food and beverage industry. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the world’s largest IT services, consulting, and business solutions organizations.

Roundtable with Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA)

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation participated in a high-tea roundtable with the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), India’s leading industry body representing venture capital, private equity, and alternate capital funds. The event provided an opportunity to highlight New Jersey’s strengths as a premier destination for investment in technology, life sciences, clean energy, and financial services. Discussions explored opportunities for collaboration between IVCA members and New Jersey companies, reinforcing the state’s role as a U.S. gateway for Indian investment and innovation.