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Marcos Courts Top Indian Business Leaders To Boost Philippine Growth In Digital, Healthcare, And Green Sectors
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Bengaluru — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spent Thursday in a series of high-level, one-on-one meetings with some of India’s most prominent business leaders, seeking to draw fresh investments into the Philippines and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Held at the historic Taj West End hotel in Bengaluru, the discussions focused on building partnerships in areas where both nations see strong potential: digital infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and information technology. The President’s message throughout the day was clear—the Philippines is open for business, innovation, and sustainable growth.
One of the key meetings was with Vivek Gupta, Chairman of ISON Tower. Gupta shared the company’s plans to channel significant investments into the Philippines’ digital backbone, with additional initiatives in healthcare, business process outsourcing, renewable energy, and insurance. These priorities closely align with President Marcos’ development goals of creating jobs, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable future.
In healthcare, the President sat down with Rohit Singh, Group CEO of NephroPlus, to explore ways to expand access to high-quality renal care in the Philippines. With 39 dialysis centers already operating in the country, NephroPlus reaffirmed its commitment to bringing patient-focused, universal healthcare closer to communities.
Long-time Philippine partner Hinduja Group was also on the President’s agenda. Executive Shom Hinduja, along with senior officials, highlighted the conglomerate’s 22-year track record in the country’s IT-BPM sector through Hinduja Global Solutions. Discussions also covered the group’s other ventures—Ashok Leyland and Gulf Oil—and potential new investment areas that could drive innovation-led growth.
Rounding out the day, President Marcos met with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the digital arm of the Tata Group. Since 2008, TCS has grown its Philippine workforce to more than 6,000 employees, serving clients in telecom, banking, finance, real estate, and airlines. The company expressed strong interest in expanding its operations to accelerate the Philippines’ digital transformation, citing shared priorities in innovation, sustainability, and workforce development.
By the day’s end, the tone was one of optimism. The President’s Bengaluru meetings reinforced the Philippines’ positioning as a trusted hub for inclusive and future-ready growth in the Indo-Pacific—anchored on partnerships that marry innovation with long-term development goals.
Held at the historic Taj West End hotel in Bengaluru, the discussions focused on building partnerships in areas where both nations see strong potential: digital infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and information technology. The President’s message throughout the day was clear—the Philippines is open for business, innovation, and sustainable growth.
One of the key meetings was with Vivek Gupta, Chairman of ISON Tower. Gupta shared the company’s plans to channel significant investments into the Philippines’ digital backbone, with additional initiatives in healthcare, business process outsourcing, renewable energy, and insurance. These priorities closely align with President Marcos’ development goals of creating jobs, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable future.
In healthcare, the President sat down with Rohit Singh, Group CEO of NephroPlus, to explore ways to expand access to high-quality renal care in the Philippines. With 39 dialysis centers already operating in the country, NephroPlus reaffirmed its commitment to bringing patient-focused, universal healthcare closer to communities.
Long-time Philippine partner Hinduja Group was also on the President’s agenda. Executive Shom Hinduja, along with senior officials, highlighted the conglomerate’s 22-year track record in the country’s IT-BPM sector through Hinduja Global Solutions. Discussions also covered the group’s other ventures—Ashok Leyland and Gulf Oil—and potential new investment areas that could drive innovation-led growth.
Rounding out the day, President Marcos met with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the digital arm of the Tata Group. Since 2008, TCS has grown its Philippine workforce to more than 6,000 employees, serving clients in telecom, banking, finance, real estate, and airlines. The company expressed strong interest in expanding its operations to accelerate the Philippines’ digital transformation, citing shared priorities in innovation, sustainability, and workforce development.
By the day’s end, the tone was one of optimism. The President’s Bengaluru meetings reinforced the Philippines’ positioning as a trusted hub for inclusive and future-ready growth in the Indo-Pacific—anchored on partnerships that marry innovation with long-term development goals.
Aug 8, 2025
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