IGCC Industry Dialogue 2025: Indo-German Chamber of Commerce Hosts Strategic Forum for Industrial Collaboration
Over 300 stakeholders from business, Government, and diplomacy participated in the inaugural edition of “IGCC Industry Dialogue 2025” organised by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC). Supported by the German Embassy, New Delhi, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), and GIZ, Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO), the forum proved to be a powerful platform for strategic engagement between India and Germany on industrial innovation, sustainability, and bilateral cooperation.
Addressing the opening session, Jan Noether, Director General, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) said, “The vast majority of around 2000 German companies in India continue to show a strong desire to investing and deepening their local portfolios. Given that, the IGCC Industry Dialogue provided an excellent forum of information exchange on current industry topics aiming at the fostering of Indo-German collaboration. The positive turnout and the overwhelming support of the Indian and the German businesses and partners made the inaugural edition of the IGCC Industry Dialogue in New Delhi a great success. We look forward to furthering the engagements”
Congratulating IGCC for taking this initiative with an intention of exchanging latest industry information and networking of the Indo-German community, Georg Enzweiler, Chargé d’Affaires, German Embassy said, “Platforms like these are extremely important to deliberate on the challenges faced by companies in doing business in both our countries but at the same time to explore opportunities to intensify their business footprints. I am sure institutions like IGCC, GTAI and GIZ will be more than happy to support Indian and German businesses in this endeavor.”
Seema Bhardwaj, Director, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) and Farhad Vania, Country Office New Delhi Senior Portfolio Advisor, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) echoed a similar sentiment during the inaugural session.
Their remarks emphasised the deepening Indo-German partnership and the growing opportunities for collaboration in industrial transformation.
Panel Discussion: Unlocking the Green Economy
The panel on ‘Unlocking the Green Economy’ brought together industry and finance leaders to discuss how India and Germany can jointly accelerate the green transition. The session highlighted clean technologies, sustainable financing, and co-innovation as key enablers for large-scale transformation.
Sanghamitra Jayant Biswas (Siemens Energy India) outlined strategic pathways for India’s energy transition, stressing that clean technologies must scale rapidly to meet decarbonization goals while sustaining growth. Bipin Chandra (EDAG India) underscored the role of advanced digital and engineering solutions in developing green infrastructure and emphasized the integration of German standards in Indian manufacturing. Deepak Zade (TÜV SÜD) underlined the need for robust safety, compliance, and quality frameworks to ensure trust and reliability in green energy projects. From the finance perspective, Stefan Kliesch (KfW Development Bank) showcased KfW’s long-standing support for India’s renewable energy expansion through the Indo-German Financial Cooperation, including solar, wind, hydropower, and the Green Energy Corridor.
The discussion also focused on grid modernization and the role of green hydrogen in decarbonizing heavy industries and long-distance transport. Financing mechanisms such as blended finance, concessional loans, and public-private partnerships were highlighted as essential to mobilize large-scale investment.
Moderated by Clemens Antretter (GIZ), the session reaffirmed that Indo-German collaboration is built on complementarity, where German technology and India’s market scale create mutual value. The dialogue underscored the partnership’s potential to drive resilient infrastructure, innovation, and inclusive growth in the global green economy.
Panel discussion: Beyond Automation: The Strategic Value of Smart Logistics
Vivek Arya, CEO of Rhenus Logistics, advocated for collaborative supply chains and standardizing infrastructure, while R.S. Subramanian of DHL Express India emphasized the link between logistics costs and ease of doing business, calling for more data-driven support systems. Shankar Iyer from Lufthansa Cargo AG echoed this, adding that advanced technology can ease operations and help bridge skill gaps.
Panelists were optimistic about India achieving its logistics targets by 2030, noting significant opportunities for investment and growth. The session was moderated by Raghu Babu Nukala of GIZ.
Context 5 segment had participation by Ritesh Mattoo, Vice President Sales & Marketing at EDAG India, and Dinesh Parwanda, Managing Director of Phoenix Contact India who showcased their companies’ contributions to innovation, sustainability, and Indo-German industrial collaboration.
Fireside Chat: EU-India FTA on the Horizon
Varda Taneja, Director of Government Affairs at the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI), joined Jan Noether for a fireside chat on ‘EU-India FTA on the Horizon’, emphasizing the transformative potential for EU businesses in India.
Speaking as the collective voice of EU enterprises, Varda Taneja highlighted how the FTA will address key barriers, including high tariffs, complex non-tariff measures, and regulatory uncertainties that currently challenge EU companies operating in India. She outlined significant opportunities in sectors such as green technologies, pharmaceuticals, and digital services, while emphasizing the agreement’s strategic importance in creating resilient supply chains and deepening EU-India economic cooperation amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
The forum benefitted from insights of lead partners EDAG and Phoenix Contact, alongside DHL, Infineon Technologies, TÜV SÜD, BMW, Henkel, Rhenus Logistics, and Orafol.
The IGCC Industry Dialogue 2025 reaffirmed the Indo-German Chamber’s commitment to fostering strategic collaboration, innovation exchange, and sustainable industrial growth. With strong institutional support and active industry participation, the forum set a forward-looking agenda for deepening Indo-German collaborations and shaping the future of industrial transformation.
