Seminar
2nd INDIA-EFTA PROSPERITY SUMMIT
- October 7, 2026
Event Overview
The 2nd India-EFTA Prosperity Summit will be hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will bring together senior government representatives, business leaders, and strategic partners to further strengthen economic cooperation between India and the EFTA countries.
Highlights of 2nd India-EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026
Participation of ministerial delegations and ambassadors from all EFTA member countries, along with CEOs, country heads, and senior executives from EFTA companies operating in India, expanding their presence, or exploring new investment opportunities.
High-level government–industry dialogue focusing on trade, investment, innovation, sustainable growth, and long-term economic partnerships.
Roundtable discussions providing companies with an opportunity to engage directly with government and industry leaders and share perspectives on India’s evolving business and investment landscape.
Focus on strengthening commercial relations and creating new opportunities for cross-border investment, technology collaboration, innovation, and sustainable business development between India and the EFTA countries.
Discussions extending beyond traditional merchandise trade to areas such as technology, innovation, R&D, financial services, digital solutions, sustainability, and professional services.
Why You Should Attend?
Engage with decision-makers: Connect with ministers, ambassadors, policymakers, business leaders, and senior executives from India and the EFTA countries.
Explore investment opportunities: Identify opportunities for new investments, market expansion, partnerships, and technology collaborations in India.
Participate in the dialogue: Contribute to roundtable discussions and share perspectives on India’s evolving business and investment environment.
Showcase business commitments: Highlight planned MoUs, investments, expansion plans, technology partnerships, and other initiatives related to the Indian market.
- Strengthen India–EFTA relations: Contribute to building stronger commercial, investment, and technology partnerships between India and the EFTA countries.
2nd India–EFTA 2026 – Agenda
| Time (IST) | Programme | Speaker |
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| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Registration for Roundtable | |
| Parallel Sectoral Roundtables (2:00 – 2:45 PM) | Venue: MR-10, 15, 16 & 17 (Level 1) | Invite Only (Pre-registered) | ||
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM |
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| 2:45 – 3:15 PM | High Tea | Venue: Pre-Function Area B (Level 1) | |
| Opening Session (3:15 – 4:15 PM) | Venue: Leaders’ Lounge (Level 2) | ||
| 3:15 – 3:20 PM | Opening Address | Mr. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT |
| 3:20 – 3:30 PM | Presentation: Investment-ready projects by Invest India (Pan-India projects) | Ms. Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO, Invest India |
| 3:30 – 3:35 PM | Presentation by HSBC | Mr. Raghav Handa, Director and Head of Public Affairs and Strategic Business Development, India and South Asia |
| 3:35 – 4:10 PM (5 mins per ministry) | Investment Opportunities in India and Enabling Policies for EFTA Member Countries – Presentations by Line Ministries |
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| 4:10 – 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks | Mr. Jai Prakash Shivahare, Joint Secretary, DPIIT |
| 4:15 – 4:30 PM | Delegate transfer to Summit Hall | |
| Plenary Session* (4:30 – 6:05 PM) | Venue: Summit Hall (Level 2) | ||
| 4:25 – 4:30 PM | Arrival of dignitaries; exchange of greetings | |
| 4:30 – 4:35 PM | Opening Remarks | Mr. Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary, Department of Commerce |
| 4:35 – 4:40 PM | Keynote Address | H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, President & Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Switzerland |
| 4:40 – 4:45 PM | Address by EFTA Secretariat | H.E. Mr. Markus Schlagenhof, Deputy Director General, Director of Trade Relations Division, EFTA Secretariat |
| 4:45 – 4:50 PM | Keynote Address | H.E. Ms. Astrid Bergmål, State Secretary for Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norway |
| 4:50 – 5:05 PM | Success Stories from EFTA Countries (5 stories, 3 mins each) |
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| 5:05 – 5:10 PM | Keynote Address | H.E. Mr. Hubert Büchel, Minister of Home Affairs, Economy and Sport, Liechtenstein |
| 5:10 – 5:35 PM | Investment Announcements |
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| 5:35 – 5:40 PM | Keynote Address | H.E. Mr. Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland |
| 5:40 – 5:50 PM | Sectoral Roundtable Debriefing by Lead Chambers |
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| 5:45 – 5:50 PM | Keynote Address | H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, President & Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Switzerland |
| 5:50 – 6:00 PM | Special Address | Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India |
| 6:00 – 6:05 PM | Vote of Thanks | Ms. Nivruti Rai, MD & CEO, Invest India |
| 6:05 – 6:10 PM | Group Photo | HCIM with EFTA Dignitaries |
Conclusion
The 2nd India–EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026 provides an important platform for strengthening the commercial relationship between India and the EFTA countries. By bringing together government representatives, ambassadors, business leaders, investors, and international partner organizations, the summit creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue on trade, investment, innovation, technology, and sustainable economic growth.
M+V Altios participated in the summit, engaging with India–EFTA business and institutional stakeholders and supporting international companies in identifying opportunities in India. With expertise in market entry, business development, compliance, and business expansion in India, M+V Altios supports global companies in navigating the Indian market and developing sustainable growth strategies.
