Economic, historic and familial links can be further bolstered by the appointment of the right individual to help to boost trade.
Both the organisation and its critics have a mutual interest in suggesting otherwise.
From the many role models at senior levels to a boom in grassroots support, our Party is reaching groups whose core values are Conservative.
Priti Patel, Alok Sharma, Shailesh Vara – all have played a part in the big push among Indian-origin voters. It needs more money and support.
Lessons from my recent visit to India with Andy Street and Sir John Peace, Chair of the Midlands Engine Partnership.