MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--India cannot afford to miss the revolution in nanotechnology, according to one of India's most eminent scientists, C N R Rao, "we should not be at the receiving end when the world is driven by nanotechnology."

India is booming, with the Bombay Stock Exchange is up 42% in 2005 and foreign investment in Indian equities topped $10 billion. At the same time the Indian government and business community is waking up to the vast economic potential of nanotechnologies.

Cientifica the world's leading nanotech research and advisory firm and Yash Nanotech have combined to organize the World Nano-Economic Congress India in Mumbai on March 27th-29th giving delegates a unique insight into the Indian market where some of Indians largest companies, from textiles to pharma, and cosmetics to steel are already utilizing nanotechnologies.

The WNEC India will be showcasing India's nanotechnology developments while international speakers from around the globe illustrate how nanotechnologies are playing an increasing role in the strategy and profitability of their businesses. As the first business focused event in India, the WNEC India is the Gateway to Indian nanotechnologies.

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