On a one-day visit to Pune last week, British High Commissioner in India, Richard Stagg, spoke to TOI on bilateral relations, including concern over the United Kingdom's new immigration policy and its impact on students' visas and jobs. "The new (visa) rules are aimed at curbing entry to the UK for those students who are after low-end courses. The rules will not impact genuine students going to universities and colleges in the UK," he said. Stagg, who was on his fourth visit to Pune, was impressed by the city's rapid transformation. Excerpts from the exclusive interview.
Q: How do you assess Pune's transformation as an investment destination?
A: The city seems to get bigger and busier every time I come back. The scale of new buildings, new campuses are remarkable and I believe it is a continuing trend. Companies like HSBC are here, above all, because of the educational quality the city has to offer. The trajectory of attracting an increasing number of high-end employers will continue.
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