India and Qatar are set to enhance their economic partnership through the India-Qatar Joint Business Forum, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday. This forum is being organised alongside the visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, to India from 17-18 February.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, will participate in the meeting.
The event is being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
It will bring together top business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore new avenues for investment, economic cooperation, and technological collaboration.
A high-level delegation from Qatar, including leading enterprises from various sectors such as energy, infrastructure, finance, technology, food security, and logistics, will be present at the forum. Their participation highlights the growing interest in expanding bilateral trade and investment.
The forum will feature panel discussions covering key economic sectors. One of the discussions will focus on how investments can serve as a foundation for a long-term strategic partnership between India and Qatar.
Another session will explore ways to strengthen collaboration in logistics, advanced manufacturing, and food security. A third panel will focus on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, innovation, and sustainability, which are shaping the future of global trade and economic development.
These discussions are expected to pave the way for new joint ventures, foreign direct investment (FDI), and technology-sharing agreements between Indian and Qatari businesses.
Representatives from both governments and major industries will share insights to develop a framework for deeper trade and investment partnerships.
India and Qatar share a strong economic relationship, with bilateral trade expanding across multiple sectors. Qatari businesses have made significant investments in India's technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries, while Indian companies have established a strong foothold in Qatar.
The forum will highlight key investment opportunities aligned with India’s economic initiatives such as Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Sectors that are expected to attract investment include logistics, ports, airports, railways, highways, semiconductors, space, biosciences, banking, fintech, smart cities, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, and renewable energy.
One of the major areas of focus will be the India-Qatar Startup Bridge, which is fostering innovation-led partnerships in artificial intelligence, financial technology, and deep tech. This initiative is expected to boost collaboration in high-growth industries and support start-ups in both countries.
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