Indo-German Business Talk

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Indo-German Business Talk: Bridging India and Germany – Rajesh Rathi on Innovation, Growth, and Partnership

On August 25th, 2025, the Indo-German Centre held an insightful webinar with Mr. Rajesh Rathi, Chairman and Managing Director of Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited. This edition of the IGC webinar featured an engaging conversation with Mr. Rajesh Rathi, Chairman and Managing Director of Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, a listed promoter-led company that has evolved into … Read more

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Indo-German Business Talk: Geopolitics, Elections, and MSMEs

2024 – the “Super Election” Year. Research has estimated that, this year, more than 60 countries will hold elections, totalling for around 2 billion voters. Included here is India, who will vote between April and June, and elections for a new European parliament in June. Although there is a general census that Narendra Modi’s government … Read more

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Indo-German Business Talk: Textiles and the Circular Economy

The first Indo-German Business Talk of 2024 took place on 31 January 2024, where three expert panellists analysed the nexus between textile consumption and production and advancing the circular economy. The textile industry has long-faced scrutiny for its detrimental environmental and social impact, with practices in “fast” fashion and “fast” production often criticised for their … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Indo-German Relations in 2023

To round up the year of insightful, monthly Webinars for our Indo-German Business Talk series, the November installment, our last of 2023, looked back on Indo-German relations in 2023 and insights for 2024. This year, we saw significant milestones in the Indo-German, and wider Indo-European, partnership in economic, political and social topics. On 29 November, … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Indo-German Digital Cooperation

Indo-German digital cooperation has made significant progress, with increased interest from EU businesses to invest in India and the digital entreprenuership mindset of many Indians. Continuous efforts are underway to align regulatory frameworks and explore areas such as digital governance and interoperability. However, there are challenges that remain, including topics of data protection, regulating emerging … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Approaches to International Security

The nexus between international security and business is not as far-fetched as one may think. How our global order, international relations and conflict develop and emerge is crucial for business leaders to understand how to operate and succeed in their chosen environments. This narrative becomes clearer and clearer with events such as the global pandemic, … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Education and Economic Migration

Education plays a vital role in the economic development and migration of recipient and sender countries. The former being a country that attracts talented individuals from foreign countries and the latter being countries that have a significant percentage of their population moving overseas. The International Organisation for Migration’s 2022 World Migration Report states that ‘with … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Climate Resilient Food Systems

Navigating the climate crisis requires addressing various influencing factors; notably how climate variability remains a significant driver of food security in some countries and regions, as reported by the World Bank in their Food Security Update. Addressing and tackling this issue remains a prominent topic on global agendas and policymaking decisions. How can we ensure … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Digital Transformation and Healthcare

The use of digital technologies in healthcare services and research is not new; however, with the rise of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, we are seeing a new wave of digital transformation and how these smart technologies can further prospects within healthcare provision and research. Especially after the pandemic, digital tools have shown us … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Industry 4.0 and Smart Cities

India has recently become the world’s most populous country and has a rapidly increasing rate of urbanisation. Germany, as the European Union’s most populous country, also has a growing rate of urbanisation; although not as substantial as India’s. As both countries naturally grow, evidently so do their needs to use technology as a tool in … Read more