{
  "id": 15260772,
  "title": "Czech–India Industry and Business Forum Strengthens Bilateral Economic Cooperation and Innovation Partnerships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/czech-india-industry-and-business-forum-strengthens-bilateral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T18:02:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/czechindia-industry-and-business-forum-strengthens-bilateral-economic-cooperation-and-innovation-partnerships"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Czech–India Industry and Business Forum convened in Mumbai on Thursday, uniting government officials, industry bodies, research organizations, and firms from both countries to bolster economic ties, foster innovation alliances, and broaden bilateral trade and investment prospects. The gathering opened with senior dignitaries and industry elites from India and the Czech Republic in attendance. Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, kicked off the event with a keynote address, underscoring the robustness of Czech–India relations and spotlighting emerging prospects in advanced manufacturing, technology, research, mobility, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial innovation. He expressed admiration for India's achievements over the past two decades and emphasized the potential for deepening partnerships in technology, manufacturing, innovation, defense, and research as both India and the European Union prepare for a landmark Free Trade Agreement. Jayakumar Rawal, Minister of Marketing for Maharashtra, welcomed the Czech delegation and extolled Maharashtra's status as India's premier industrial and investment hub. He invited Czech businesses to not only engage in trade but also to manufacture, invest, innovate, and grow as long-term partners, making the most of Maharashtra's industrial prowess, skilled labor force, and robust business environment. Jan Rafaj, President of the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic, noted the burgeoning interest among Czech enterprises in the Indian market. He affirmed that, built on a decades-long legacy of industrial cooperation, today's partnership would be elevated to a new echelon. With over 30 Czech companies spanning advanced manufacturing, transport, fintech, defense, and innovation, the Czech delegation saw vast opportunities for joint ventures, mutual investments, and the creation of solutions for both Indian and European markets. Mr. Vir Advani, Chairman of CII Western Region and Managing Director of Blue Star Ltd, highlighted the evolving nature of industry-led partnerships. He stressed the move from a conventional buyer-seller framework to a more ambitious model anchored in co-development, joint manufacturing, technology collaborations, and innovation-driven growth. The Forum aimed to transcend mere trade volume expansions to forge enduring alliances between companies, startups, research entities, and industry associations that would yield mutual benefits and drive collective growth. A significant outcome of the Forum was the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding to promote research, innovation, and industrial collaboration. These agreements were formed between SINE IIT Bombay and INDRDC & CLAIRIS, Green Solutions and INDRDC, and PBS Group and MAX Aerospace and Aviation Private Limited. The event also saw CZIN.CC join the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI), enhancing institutional cooperation between European and Indian business entities. The Forum concluded with a comprehensive round of B2B meetings, offering Indian and Czech enterprises opportunities to explore partnerships in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, industrial technologies, sustainability solutions, research, and innovation sectors. A networking luncheon further promoted interaction among industry leaders, government representatives, investors, and entrepreneurs from both nations. The Czech–India Industry and Business Forum reiterated the mutual dedication of India and the Czech Republic to enhancing economic collaboration, nurturing innovation-led expansion, and cultivating lasting partnerships that would bolster prosperity and competitiveness for both countries.",
  "summary": "The Czech–India Industry and Business Forum was successfully held on Thursday in Mumbai, bringing together government leaders, industry associations, research institutions, and businesses from both countries to deepen economic collaboration, promote innovation partnerships, and expand bilateral trade and investment opportunities. The Forum was launched in the presence of senior dignitaries and…",
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