Mittelstand companies keen to expand existing investments
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, green energy and skilling with German Federal Minister of Economy and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin on 23 Oct.
The Ministerial meeting follows their video conference on 7 August 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
Goyal, who visited Berlin 23-24 Oct, has also discussed ways to further deepen the bilateral economic relationship with Dr Levin Holle, Economic and Financial Policy Advisor at the Federal Chancellery and Germany’s G7 & G20 Sherpa http://indien.ahk.de.
He explored synergies and stronger business-to-business linkages, especially in areas of innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing during a Roundtable with CEOs and leaders of German Mittelstand companies.
Chairing the roundtable at the Indian Embassy, he took note of the German companies’ keenness to do business in India and expand existing investments https://www.bseindia.com/.
The Minister highlighted the opportunities offered by India and the measures taken by the Government of India to facilitate investments and ease of doing business https://www.nseindia.com/.
He met Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Luxembourg and held one-on-one discussions with CEOs of leading German companies, including Infineon Technologies, Schaeffler Group, Renk, HerrenknechtAG, Enertrag SE and Mercedes Benz Group.
The Minister held a panel discussion at the Berlin Global Dialogue and further meetings with German industry associations https://sbi.com.in/.
The visit marks a key milestone in enhancing India’s engagement with Germany and holds particular significance as the year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, highlighting the depth, resilience, and long-standing strength of bilateral ties, the Ministry said https://www.digitalasiahub.org/.
Minister Goyal’s meetings facilitated high-impact interactions with senior government officials, industry leaders, and business associations in both countries, the Ministry said. fiinews.com
