NEW DELHI — Choose New Jersey, the state’s primary nonprofit dedicated to attracting business investment, has concluded its second governor-led economic mission to India. Spanning six days and four cities from September 19 to 24, the delegation visited New Delhi, Kochi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Led by Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, the group included officials, business leaders, and academic representatives from New Jersey. The trip emphasized strengthening economic, educational, and cultural connections with India, resulting in commitments for nearly 400 new jobs within the state.
“It’s a privilege to return to India and witness the tangible progress since my 2019 visit—the first by a sitting New Jersey governor,” said Governor Murphy. “We’ve established a solid framework for collaboration, and Indian enterprises have become vital contributors to our economic development. We aim to expand this alliance and generate more shared opportunities.”
The 2019 mission laid the groundwork for sustained investment, with recent milestones such as Biocon’s newly opened facility highlighted during the visit. Additional companies like Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals and Enzene Biosciences have also broadened their operations in New Jersey, reinforcing the momentum of bilateral engagement. Since 2019, Choose New Jersey launched the New Jersey India Center, with offices in New Delhi and Bengaluru, to support Indian firms entering the U.S. market. In 2024, Governor Murphy established the New Jersey-India Commission to further deepen cooperation and foster innovation across sectors.
“India consistently ranks among New Jersey’s top sources of foreign direct investment, and this mission reaffirmed the strength of that relationship,” stated Wesley Mathews, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey. “We engaged with hundreds of Indian business and government leaders, securing expansion plans in technology, life sciences, and retail that will bring close to 400 new positions to the state. I’m grateful to our sponsors and partners who made this possible. With the highest per capita Indian-American population in the nation, New Jersey offers both a favorable business climate and an inclusive environment where Indian businesses and families can succeed.”
In 2023, bilateral trade between New Jersey and India reached $11.3 billion. Since Governor Murphy assumed office in 2018, Indian investments have contributed to nearly 3,000 jobs in the state. Key expansions announced or reinforced during the mission include:
Axtria Inc. (Berkeley Heights) – Expansion creating 50 jobs
Biocon (Cranbury) – New manufacturing site supporting 100 jobs
Indegene (Princeton) – Operational growth adding 50 roles
Kalyan Jewellers (Edison) – Expansion including U.S. headquarters and two retail locations, generating 25 jobs
Lupin (Bridgewater and Somerset) – Facility expansion for 30 positions
Tata Communications (Matawan) – Growth initiative expected to deliver 30 jobs over the next three to four years
Umedica Labs (Parsippany) – Expansion supporting 5 jobs
Bliss GVS – Establishment of U.S. headquarters with 30 jobs
Rubicon – New warehouse in East Brunswick creating 15 jobs
Meteoric Biopharma – R&D laboratory launch providing 25 jobs
BDR Pharmaceuticals – New subsidiary in Jersey City offering 25 jobs
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ICYMI: Second Governor-Led Economic Mission to India Deepens Economic and Cultural Partnership, Resulting in Nearly 400 New Jobs in New Jersey
NEW DELHI — Choose New Jersey, the state’s leading non-profit business attraction organization, recently completed its second Governor-led economic mission to India. The six-day, four-city mission, held September 19-24, included meetings in New Delhi, Kochi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai and was attended by Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, Choose New Jersey, and a New Jersey delegation that included elected officials and representatives from government, business, and academia. The mission focused on deepening economic, academic, and cultural ties with India and delivered commitments to create nearly 400 jobs in New Jersey. n n“It is an honor to return to India and see firsthand the progress we have made since my historic 2019 visit as the first sitting New Jersey governor to visit India,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Since that time, we have built a strong foundation of collaboration, and Indian companies have become key contributors to New Jersey’s economic growth. We are committed to deepening this partnership and creating even more opportunities for growth together.” n nGovernor Murphy’s landmark 2019 economic mission helped spark a wave of investment that continues to deliver results today. Recent expansions, including Biocon’s ribbon cutting earlier this month, were highlighted during the mission, underscoring the ongoing impact of Indian investment in New Jersey. Other companies, such as Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals and Enzene Biosciences, also expanded their presence in New Jersey, reinforcing the momentum of this growing partnership. Since the 2019 mission, Choose New Jersey opened the New Jersey India Center, with offices in both New Delhi and Bengaluru, to provide direct support and resources to Indian companies. And in 2024, the Governor established the New Jersey-India Commission to further strengthen ties and promote new opportunities for collaboration between the two regions. n n“India remains one of New Jersey’s top foreign direct investors year after year, and this mission underscored how vital that partnership is,” said Wesley Mathews, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey. “Over the past few days, we met with hundreds of Indian business and government leaders and secured expansion commitments across technology, life sciences, and retail that will bring nearly 400 new jobs to New Jersey. I am deeply grateful to all of our sponsors and partners whose support made this mission possible. With the nation’s largest Indian-American community per capita, our state offers both the business advantages and welcoming environment that allow Indian companies and families to thrive.” n nNew Jersey and India exchanged $11.3 billion in bilateral trade in 2023, and India’s deep investments have helped to create nearly 3,000 New Jersey jobs since Governor Murphy took office in 2018. The six-day mission delivered significant expansion commitments from Indian companies across the technology, life sciences, and retail sectors. These expansions are expected to create nearly 400 new jobs in New Jersey: n nAxtria Inc. (Berkeley Heights) – Expansion, 50 jobs n nBiocon (Cranbury) – Manufacturing facility, 100 jobs n nIndegene (Princeton) – Expansion, 50 jobs n nKalyan Jewellers (Edison) – Expansion, including U.S. HQ, two stores, 25 jobs n nLupin (Bridgewater and Somerset) – Expansion, 30 jobs n nTata Communications (Matawan) – Expansion, 30 jobs, projected over the next 3-4 years n nUmedica Labs (Parsippany) – Expansion, 5 jobs n nBliss GVS – US HQ, 30 jobs n nRubicon – New acquired warehouse facility in East Brunswick, 15 jobs n nMeteoric Biopharma – R&D Lab, 25 jobs n nBDR Pharmaceuticals – Subsidiary in Jersey City, 25 jobs