India Opportunities

Indian Opportunities

Conference India Opportunities

"5 Trillion USD Economy by 2028"

As India accelerates towards becoming a 5 Trillion USD Economy by 2028, it will be the 3rd largest economy in the world. The Indian metalworking industry is a vital component of the country's economy, contributing significantly to industrial output and employment generation. With robust growth prospects supported by increasing demand across various sectors, the industry is poised for continued development and innovation, making it a key player in India's growth.

Hear from successful European companies how they have faced the challenges and seized the opportunity to strengthen the business and expand their presence in the Indian Market. The India Opportunities session was moderated by Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India who has more than 30 years of experience in promoting Indian-European trade.

Date 2026

Internationalisation Opportunities in India

Wednesday, 16 September, 10:30 – 13:00 Uhr | ICS seminar wing, C4.2/C4.3

  • 10:20 - 10:30 am
Registration / Get Together
  • 10:30 - 10:35 am
Introduction by Moderator: Rajesh Nath, VDMA
  • 10:35 - 10:40 am
Welcome address by Alfred Graf Zedtwitz / Consultant Die and Mould, Communication, Business Administration and Economics, VDMA Precision Tool division
  • 10:40 - 10:50 am

EU-India FTA: Driving the bilateral trade 

  • Shatrguhna Sinha / Consul General Consulate General of India in Munich
  • 10:50 - 11:00 am

Andhra Pradesh: India’s growth driver 

  • Kondapalli Srinivas / Minister for MSME Government of Andhra Pradesh
  • 11:00 - 11:20 am

Building job ready talent: Dual training as a bridge between India and Germany

  • Anette Groschupp / Deputy Managing Director (Business Services), Stuttgart Region Chamber of Skilled Craft
  • 11:20 - 11:40 am

Industrial infrastructure ecosystem of India catalyst for manufacturing growth

  • Pooja Malik / Chief Leasing Officer Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd.
  • 11:40 am - 12:20 pm

Panel Discussion: 

India’s manufacturing moment: From growth to global competitiveness

  • Gerhard Knienieder / Managing Director, EMUGE-Werk Richard Glimpel GmbH & Co. KG 
  • Stefan Zecha / Managing Director, ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH 
  • Rajendra S Rajamane / Managing Director, Rajamane Industries Pvt Ltd 
  • Vidhu Nevatia / Director, Zecha Precisions Tool Ltd 
  • Moderator: Rajesh Nath, MD, VDMA India
  • 12:20 - 12:40 pm
Q&A Session
  • 12:45 pm
Concluding remarks by VDMA India
  • 13:00 - 14:00 pm
India Happy Hour at International Gallery (near East Entrance and opposite Press Centre)

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Moderation

Indian Opportunities Rajesh Nath

Moderation: Mr. Rajesh  Nath

Mr. Nath joined the Indian office of The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) as General Manager in 1999. He was appointed Director of the company in 2002. Since 2008, he is heading the organisation as Managing Director. During this period the export of German machinery to India has increased almost 8 folds and the number of VDMA members in India now stands at around 600. Mr Nath started his professional career in Germany with Rheinische Kalksteinwerke, Wülfrath where he worked from 1991 – 1993. He then joined KHD Humbold Wedag, Koeln in Environmental Technology Division and worked there from 1993 till 1997.

Mr. Nath is a Fellow Member of International Council of Consultants, Member of Institution of Engineers in India, Fellow Member of Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute (MGMI) and other well know bodies in India. He is also on the editorial board of several reputed industrial publications and a committee member of The Quality Council of India.