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Indo-German Business Talk: Digital Transformation and Healthcare

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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 Centre Celebrates the International Year of Millets

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2023 has been recognised by the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) as the ‘International Year of Millets’ (in German, Hirse). Known as a climate resilient and nutritious grain, millets are grown and sold globally and have a historical significance in our kitchens and the way crops are farmed. This is especially true with … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Industry 4.0 and Smart Cities

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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

India-Germany Business Meeting in Frankfurt

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The Consulate General of India in Frankfurt recently hosted the India-Germany Business Meeting at the exclusive Airport Club. IGC Deputy Chairman and Executive Director Dr Matthias Catón and Board Member Dr Gunjan Bhardwaj spoke on a panel on trade and investment. Dr Kasturi Dadhe from our member FrankfurtRheinMain moderated the session.

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Indo-German Business Talk: The Indo-German Investment Landscape

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As remarked by IGC Chairman, Prof. Nils Steiglitz, in a recent interview with Tagesschau, the importance of Indo-German relations increases in line with India demonstrating its economic potential. This has been also evident through recent visits of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to India. As we see … Read more

Matthias Catón is named T20 Task Force Co-Chair

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This year, India is chairing the G20, short for Group of Twenty. The international forum brings together the world’s leading developed and emerging economies to discuss and coordinate global economic growth, financial stability, and sustainable development policies. Established in 2012, Think20 (T20) is one of the G20 engagement groups. It consists of distinguished scholars and … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: Women in STEM – Education & Practice

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On 22 February 2023, the IGC’s Indo-German Business Talk online Webinar series focused on trends of female participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in India and Germany. About the Indo-German Business Talk The Indo-German Business Talk is an online Webinar that addresses timely business topics between the two countries. The Webinar will … Read more

Indo-German Business Talk: India and Germany – A Greener Automotive Industry

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On 25 January 2023, the IGC held its second instalment of its Indo-German Business Talk Webinar series which focused on the topic of sustainable mobility and initiatives from India and Germany, both individually and collaboratively. About the Indo-German Business Talk The Indo-German Business Talk is an online Webinar that addresses timely business topics between the … Read more

Indian School of Business celebrates its 20th anniversary

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The Indian School of Business (ISB), arguably India’s leading Business School, celebrated its 20th anniversary with an event at the Indian Embassy in Berlin on 9 September 2022, hosted by the Indian Ambassador H.E. Parvathaneni Harish. ISB’s Dean Madan Pillutla looked back at the School’s accomplishments during the first 20 years of its existence. Afterward, … Read more

Special session with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Frankfurt

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On 3 September 2022, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the renowned Indian spiritual leader and head of the Art of Living Foundation, visited Frankfurt School of Finance & Management to deliver a special lecture on meditation, entrepreneurship, and business. Dr. Matthias Catón, Deputy Chairman of the Indo-German Centre for Business Excellence and Director of Corporate … Read more