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GIRT Hamburg invites to its meeting on May 18, 2026

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EU-India Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Perspectives for German and Indian Companies

In a time marked by geopolitical conflicts, disrupted supply chains, growing protectionism and shifting global alliances, trusted international partnerships are becoming more important than ever. The recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement therefore comes at a particularly relevant moment, creating a new framework for deepening economic and strategic cooperation between two major democratic partners.

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For Germany and the European Union, closer engagement with India offers opportunities to diversify supply chains, strengthen resilience and gain access to one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets. For India, the agreement opens new avenues for exports, investment, technology cooperation, skilled mobility and deeper integration into global value chains – supporting growth, employment and industrial development.

The agreement is thus more than a trade deal: it reflects a shared need to build reliable, future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnerships. At the same time, companies on both sides will need to thoroughly understand the political, legal and practical implications in order to make effective use of the new opportunities.

The German-Indian Round Table Hamburg is pleased to invite you to an informative and interactive evening hosted at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Gänsemarkt, Hamburg, on 18 May 2026 from 17:00 to 20:00 hours. Participation is free of charge, subject to prior registration and confirmation.

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We look forward to welcoming Consul General of India, Ms. Soumya Gupta, as our keynote speaker, who will share her views on the current political situation and India’s perspective on the EU-India FTA. Further expert insights will be provided by Mr. Rishi Martin Kraemer from Luther, who will discuss what the FTA means for German companies, and Mr. Rüdiger Schröder from Altios Germany, who will share practical perspectives on why German companies should consider India as a business destination.

The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and networking opportunity, offering participants the chance for direct exchange with the speakers and other guests interested in German-Indian business relations while enjoying finger food.

Schedule

17:00 h Arrival and registration

17:15 h Welcome by GIRT and Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft

17:25 h Keynote: Current political situation and India’s view on the FTA, by Consul General Ms. Soumya Gupta

17:45 h EU-India FTA: What it means for German companies, by Rishi Martin Kraemer (Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH)

18:05 h Why German companies should go to India, by Ruediger Schroeder from Altios Germany

18:30 h Q&A

Networking

The logistical details are as below:

  • Date: May 18, 2026 (17:00 – 20:00 hours)
  • Place: Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH,
    Gaensemarkt 45, D-20354 Hamburg

Our events are generally bi-lingual to allow interaction with all interested persons without language barriers. The meeting will provide ample opportunity for networking over dinner.

The participation is free of charge but requires prior and binding registration by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Rajnish Tiwari.

E-mail: tiwari@tuhh.de

Registration date: latest by Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The right to admission is reserved and all accepted registrations will be individually confirmed.

Looking forward to an interesting and informative get together!

Invitation to a Germany–India Exchange in Hamburg on July 15: Networking Opportunity to Explore Growth and Collaboration

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Image: R. Tiwari

Join us on Tuesday, 15th July 2025 for a high-level Indo-German networking event hosted by the German-Indian Round Table Hamburg (GIRT Hamburg), in collaboration with the Initiative “Partnering in Business with Germany”. On the occasion of an incoming Indian business delegation representing diverse and dynamic sectors—from MedTech and automotive to digital technologies and sustainable agriculture—we warmly invite you to an afternoon of exchange, insights, and connections.

Tuesday, 15th July 2025, 15:00 – 18:00 h | Venue: Behörde für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Innovation (BWAI), Alter Steinweg 4, 20459 Hamburg

What to Expect:

  • Opening & Welcome by representatives of GIRT, the Hamburg Ministry for Economy, Labour and Innovation, and the Indian Consulate
  • Keynote Address by Prof. Dr. Rajnish Tiwari:
    „New Realities, New Partnerships: Indo-German Business in the Age of Change“
  • Business Insights from India featuring:
    • Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, CEO of UnivLabs (MedTech): “The Indian MedTech Leap: Democratizing Surgical Innovation”
    • Mrs. Srushti Sunil Mane, Sunil Industries (Automotive): “Indo-German Opportunities in Automotive Supply: Driving Growth Together”
  • Open Networking with members of the Indian delegation and Hamburg’s business community.

The draft agenda (as of July 2, 2027) can be downloaded here.

This is a rare opportunity to meet senior representatives from over 20 Indian companies exploring partnerships and investments in Germany. The delegation covers key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, IT, precision engineering, agriculture, and green technologies—making this an ideal forum to identify synergies and foster bilateral cooperation.

Here are the details of the firms and persons represented in the visiting delegation: PDF, approx. 1.3 MB.

The aim of the program is to promote business cooperation between German and international SMEs. A key component is direct interaction between the delegation members and German companies. The 20 participants are senior executives from the metal processing, mechanical engineering, and automotive sectors. The visit can be, therefore, a unique chance to showcase your business, gain visibility vand engage in insightful discussions with dynamic leaders from the Indian market.

Image: R. Tiwari

All interested persons are invited to join us. Kindly register for the event by writing an e-mail to indiaweek@tuhh.de latest by Friday, the 11th July. All accepeted registrations will be confirmed by us.

The networking event is being coorganized in cooperation with DIBeratung GmbH and the Hamburg Ministry of Economics and Innovation.

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India Week Hamburg 2023

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Again time for celebrating India in Hamburg! From 20th to 26th November Hamburg will celebrate yet again an „India Week“ that started in 2007 and is now in its 10th edition.

Between 20th and 26th Nov. 2023 Hamburg will witness around 70 events, hosted by a wide variety of organizations, providing exciting insights into the contemporary culture and society of the Indian subcontinent.

During the India Week, current trends will become just as visible as the diverse economic, political and cultural connections between the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and the world’s most populous country. Embark on a journey of discovery into the long-standing friendship between Hamburg and India, enjoy extraordinary art and cultural projects and help shape the future of our partnership in fields as promising as cutting-edge innovation, science & technology, healthcare.

The German-Indian Round Table co-organizes the India Week and has been one of the initiators and constant constituents since its inception. Also this time, in addition to our role as a co-organizer, we are co-hosting two events in collaboration with our valued partners:

(1) Hamburg-India Business Day (21 Nov. 2023)

(2) Frugal Innovations for a Healthy Society – Learnings for India and Germany (in German, on 22 Nov. 2023)

For both of these events we have been able to put together a very attractive program with distinguished speakers, and look forward to your participation.

India Week Hamburg is organized by a core team of institutions in Hamburg that includes the Senate Chancellery, Ministry of Culture, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, OAV Asia-Pacific Business Association, Hamburg Invest, the Hamburg Representation Mumbai, and the German-Indian Round Table, in partnership with the Consulate General of India as well as other institutions/organizations and individuals.

Download India Week 2023 program as PDF, approx. 14 MB

„Partnering India“: GIRT Hamburg invites to its next meeting

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India has advanced to the position of the fifth largest global economy. As per IMF’s World Economic Outlook from April 2023, the size of India’s economy has nearly doubled from $1.7 trillion in 2010, to $3.4 trillion in 2022. It is estimated that within the next four years India will emerge as the third largest economy with a forecasted size of $5.2 trillion in 2027, overtaking Japan and Germany. Cumulative stock of inwards foreign direct investments (FDI) in India has doubled even faster: from $253 billion in 2014 to $514 billion in 2021, as per UNCTAD figures. The country has also emerged as a key source of outward FDI as well – with a cumulative stock of over $206 billion in 2021. With a young population and unsaturated markets, it offers tremendous opportunities for collaboration on multiple fronts, such as market growth, innovation activities and skilled migration.

While India’s increasingly important role in the global economy has been evident for some time, the significant changes in the geopolitical and geoeconomic spheres have made a collaboration between India and Germany, and indeed between India and the European Union, even more promising, especially in this year when India is holding the presidency of the G-20 nations. German-Indian Round Table (GIRT) Hamburg is pleased to hold an event on the theme of „Partnering India: A quest for growth & development“ in cooperation with the Consulate General of India to discuss the potentials, challenges and requisite measures in an interactive setting with representatives of firms, organizations, policy making institutions, media and other interested individuals.

We look forward to an introductory address from Ms. Soumya Gupta, Consul General of India in Hamburg, followed by a welcome address and introduction of GIRT by Prof. Dr. Rajnish Tiwari, Head of GIRT Hamburg and Professor of Global Innovation at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences (“Hochschule Fresenius”).

His Excellency, Mr. Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Ambassador to Germany, will grace the occasion as chief guest and deliver a keynote.

Dr. Stephan Buse, Deputy Head of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management, and co-leader of GIRT Hamburg, will moderate the event and together with Prof. Tiwari discuss some key aspects of India’s national innovation system and its potential for global innovation value chains of firms, including those of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The talks will be followed by an interactive session and networking opportunity over a dinner. 

The event details are as below (download as PDF):

  • Date: June 1, 2023 (18:00 – 21:00 hours)
  • Place: Auditorium, Consulate General of India
    Kohlhöfen 21, D-20355 Hamburg

Our events are generally bi-lingual to allow interaction with all interested persons without language barriers. The meeting will provide ample opportunity for networking over dinner.

The participation is free of charge but requires prior and binding registration by e-mail to Dr. Stephan Buse:

E-mail: stephan.buse@tuhh.de

Registration date: latest by Friday, May 26, 2023.

The right to admission is reserved and all accepted registrations will be individually confirmed.

Looking forward to an interesting and informative get together!

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India Week Hamburg 2021: Indo-German cooperation in Research, Education and Innovation

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Together with Fraunhofer IAPT and DESY we would like to cordially invite you to our joint event ’Indo-German cooperation in Research, Education and Innovation’ as a part of India Week, which will take place on

Wednesday, 10 November 2021 | 14:30 – 16:30 (CET)
at Consulate General of India | Kohlhöfen 21 | Hamburg

In context of Indo-German collaboration in research, DESY and Fraunhofer IAPT from Hamburg present science projects followed by a discussion with the audience.

Join us in the comprehensible lectures on nano-material research with X-rays and new manufacturing possibilities through industrial 3D Printing.

We welcome you for an one-on-one discussion on science, innovation as well as opportunities for students at both research institutions afterwards with:

  • Dr. Wolfgang Drube, DESY
  • Dr. Shrikant Bhat, DESY
  • M.Sc. Vishnuu Jothi Prakash, Fraunhofer IAPT

Please note that the event will be subject to the applicable corona and hygiene rules, as described in the following:

The participants will be allowed to the events only with a negative antigen test which should have been done not prior to 24 hours or with a proof of double vaccination.

It will be mandatory for all the participants to wear the medical masks during the event. The places will be limited to 50 participants. Registration to the event is not required.

More Information on the event, visit https://indico.desy.de/e/indiaweekhamburg