John Kerry Arrives In India, US To Focus On 'Early Wins' At Delhi Dialogue With Narendra Modi

On the contentious nuclear liability clause in the amended Atomic Energy Act, Pritzker said: "It is important that there is liability protection. That is what makes civilian nuclear projects go forward around the world."

She declined however to discuss the details when asked if New Delhi's requirements on the liability front are the same as those practiced around the world, saying she does not know the specifics.

The U.S. is specifically looking at opportunities in the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, where American firms can offer their cutting-edge technologies and know-how, Pritzker said.

She underscored the need for a "level playing field" and a right business climate.

"We want to create a business climate in India that is more open for global investment," she said during her interaction with business leaders organized by industry lobby group CII.

"Creating a level-playing field will help India attract even more investments, thereby creating more jobs and spurring more economic growth," she said.

On the contentious issue of intellectual property rights protection, Pritzker said it goes beyond the interest of a country and the core issue is about protecting innovators' interests.

"This is about innovators, it is not about a country. It is about supporting innovation and protecting the rights of those who have brought innovative products to the market globally," she said, answering a specific query if New Delhi is meted out a tough treatment on this front.

"IPR protection is something that is important to an industry and it's necessary to support innovation and that is why it exists, that is why we have patents and trademarks," Pritzker said, adding that it is very important to have a proper framework on the enforcement of IP

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