Group 1: Economic Engagement with Germany - The official visit of India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, to Berlin from October 23 aims to deepen economic engagement between India and Germany [1][8] - The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, emphasizing the long-standing strength of bilateral relations [7][9] Group 2: Meetings with Business Leaders - Goyal met Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, to discuss collaborations in the automotive, AI, and advanced manufacturing sectors, focusing on India's growth opportunities [2][8] - Discussions with Martin Herrenknecht, Founder and CEO of Herrenknecht AG, centered on the company's growth plans in India and its role in the infrastructure sector [8] - Collaboration opportunities in India's clean energy journey were explored during a meeting with Tobias Bischof-Niemz, Member of the Management Board of ENERTRAG [5][8] - Investment opportunities in India's defense sector were discussed with Michael Masur, CEO of the Vehicle Mobility Solutions Division at RENK GmbH [8][9] - Potential collaborations in the semiconductor and decarbonization sectors were exchanged with Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon Technologies AG [9] - The meeting with Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group, focused on the company's operations and expansion plans in India, particularly in fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the automotive industry [9] Group 3: Strengthening Trade Ties - Goyal met HE Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Cooperation of Luxembourg, to discuss strengthening trade ties between India and Luxembourg [6][9]
Piyush Goyal holds meetings with German business leaders to discuss investment opportunities in various sectors