Past Events
Outreach Programme & Panel Discussion - Bengaluru
Overview
The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India organized its regional Outreach Programme and Panel Discussion on December 18, 2025, at the Radisson Blu, Atria, Bengaluru. Widely recognized as India's technology and innovation capital, Bengaluru provided the ideal corporate ecosystem for this high-level meet. The event was curated under the central theme, "Unlocking EU-India Opportunities: Insights, Best Practices & Experience Sharing", designed to catalyze collaborative networks between European enterprises and South Indian industry stalwarts.
Core Themes and Key Discussions
The primary focus of the forum was to align European business capabilities with India's immense economic scale. Centralized discussions moved rapidly into regulatory developments, investment facilitation, digital transformation, and sustainability-driven market growth. Sector-specific dialogues emphasized that combining European operational best practices with Indian technical innovation can create highly resilient, globally competitive business models. Participants also evaluated how regional frameworks impact the overarching ease of doing business in South India.
Panel Discussion: Industry Perspectives
The core panel session thoroughly evaluated emerging cross-border collaborations across fast-growing commercial areas. Stated priorities included achieving absolute policy stability, accelerating data governance frameworks, and driving deeper integration across international supply chains. Panelists analyzed how advanced manufacturing setups and decentralized clean energy initiatives could be optimized through strategic technical alliances. Additionally, an interactive segment tackled vital market-entry strategies, international regulatory compliance barriers, and effective pathways for boosting MSME participation in global value chains.
Key Speakers
Dr. Renu Shome
Handled the welcome address and introductory presentation, outlining the Chamber's ongoing advocacy initiatives, upcoming trade forums, and deep commitment to regional member engagement.
Panelists (Panel Discussion)
Dr. D. N. Murthy
Acted as the panel moderator, driving the session's focus toward actionable corporate experiences, practical takeaways, and bilateral market entries.
Mr. Guruprasad Mudlapur
Shared expert perspectives on manufacturing growth, cross-border technology transfers, and developing sustainable, innovation-led industrial ecosystems.
Mr. Amit Anand
Addressed critical regulatory and legal frameworks, providing clarity on data governance parameters and compliance tracking for digital entities.
Dr. Jacob T. Verghese
Spoke on the vast commercial potential in clean energy partnerships, global supply chain mapping, and sustainable technical infrastructure.
Mr. Raghu C. Rajappa
Offered diplomatic and trade perspectives on lowering bilateral entry barriers and boosting economic ties between Polish markets and Indian hubs.
Mr. Sriraman Bhashyam
Highlighted the specific challenges faced by SMEs, focusing on exporting capabilities and integrating small-scale players into global value chains.
Mr. Jeevan Raosahib
Concluded the formal schedule with summarizing remarks and a vote of thanks, celebrating the rich insights shared by the panel.
