JANA NARAYANA VIGNESHWARAN

Jana Narayana Vighneshwaran, widely known as Thozhil Guru, serves as Director –

India Operations at UK India Trade Connect Limited. With nearly three decades of

professional experience spanning law, entrepreneurship development, and international

trade facilitation, he is a recognised leader within India's MSME and grassroots

entrepreneurship ecosystem.

He is the founder of NNN CONNECT WORLD, India's first education-based networking

forum, and ICTCS (Indo-China Trade Consultancy Services). Through these platforms,

he has built extensive networks across India and international markets, enabling

businesses to access mentorship, market intelligence, and cross-border opportunities.

At UKITC, Thozhil Guru leads India operations with a focus on identifying export-ready

Indian businesses—particularly across Tamil Nadu and South India—facilitating strategic

connections with UK partners, and enabling MSMEs to maximise opportunities under

UK–India trade agreements.

His role is central to bridging local enterprise capability with global opportunity, ensuring

Indian businesses are prepared, compliant, and confident in their international expansion

journey."

Key Expertise Areas:

- MSME ecosystem development

- Trade facilitation & FTA advisory

- Grassroots entrepreneurship

- South India market networks

- Export readiness programs