Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- India and the United States are strengthening their trade and investment ties as both nations look for new ways to grow their economies together. The growth of the Indian economy is also viewed as a benefit for the United States. Edward Knight, Executive Vice Chairman of NASDAQ, said, "What's good for the Indian economy will eventually be good for the U.S. economy."

Speaking to the media before the NSE bell-ringing ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-India Business Council, Knight explained that the U.S. economy thrives when the global economy grows. Recent economic figures show that the Indian economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, which is similar to the growth seen in the U.S. economy.

He noted th...