India Opportunities
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Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Place: ICS, room C6.2
Conference language: English
Registration
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Conference India Opportunities
"5 Trillion USD Economy by 2028"
As India accelerates towards becoming a 5 Trillion USD Economy by 2028, it will be the 3rd largest economy in the world. The Indian metalworking industry is a vital component of the country's economy, contributing significantly to industrial output and employment generation. With robust growth prospects supported by increasing demand across various sectors, the industry is poised for continued development and innovation, making it a key player in India's growth.
Hear from successful European companies how they have faced the challenges and seized the opportunity to strengthen the business and expand their presence in the Indian Market. The India Opportunities session will be moderated by Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India who has more than 30 years of experience in promoting Indian-European trade.
Programme
- 10:30 - 10:45: Registration/ Get Together
- 10:45 - 10:50: Introduction
- 10:50 - 10:55: Welcome address
- 10:55 - 11:05: Economic Development in India
- 11:05 - 11:20: Doing Business in India
- 11:20 - 11:40: Landscape for Cutting Tools Opportunities in India´s Manufacturing Growth Story
- 11:40 - 11:50: Fireside Chat
- 11:50 - 12:20: Panel Discussion - India opportunities: 5 trillion USD economy by 2028
- 12:20 - 12:30: Q & A Session
- 12:30: Concluding Remarks by VDMA India
- 12:30 - 13:00: Finger Food and Refreshments
Moderation
Moderation: Mr. Rajesh Nath
Mr. Nath joined the Indian office of The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) as General Manager in 1999. He was appointed Director of the company in 2002. Since 2008, he is heading the organisation as Managing Director. During this period the export of German machinery to India has increased almost 8 folds and the number of VDMA members in India now stands at around 600. Mr Nath started his professional career in Germany with Rheinische Kalksteinwerke, Wülfrath where he worked from 1991 – 1993. He then joined KHD Humbold Wedag, Koeln in Environmental Technology Division and worked there from 1993 till 1997.
Mr. Nath is a Fellow Member of International Council of Consultants, Member of Institution of Engineers in India, Fellow Member of Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute (MGMI) and other well know bodies in India. He is also on the editorial board of several reputed industrial publications and a committee member of The Quality Council of India.