Tuesday’s India-EU Business Forum in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam resonated with optimism as PM Narendra Modi declared it the ‘shankhnaad’—the triumphant blast—ushering a fresh era in ties. He wove together recent breakthroughs into a narrative of unstoppable momentum.
EU leaders’ Republic Day honor, the epochal FTA, and this CEO-packed summit exemplify the deepening bond between two open, value-driven powers. Shared stakes in stability underpin this rise, Modi affirmed.
From 90 to 180 billion euros in trade volume in ten years, with cross-continental corporate footprints expanding rapidly. Amid worldwide strategy overhauls, the FTA delivers a ‘strong, affirmative message’ to industry.
Modi mapped a tripartite agenda. First, fortify against supply vulnerabilities in strategic goods—partner on EV ecosystems, chip fabs, pharma actives for resilient chains.
Second, ignite joint ventures in defense, aerospace, communications, artificial intelligence. Third, forge sustainable pathways: green H2, photovoltaics, intelligent grids, advanced nuclear, low-carbon travel, and holistic solutions for water scarcity, resource loops, eco-farming.
This isn’t mere rhetoric; it’s a call to action, cementing India-EU as a beacon of progressive, collaborative power.