India–Poland Economic Dialogue Strengthens Bilateral Trade and Investment

As India cements its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, Poland is emerging as its most vital gateway to the European Union. At the recent India–Poland Economic Dialogue on May 7, policymakers and industry titans gathered to bridge the gap between New Delhi’s manufacturing push and Poland’s technological prowess. Here is how the two nations are leveraging the India–EU FTA to build the supply chains of tomorrow.

Warsaw, May 7 — The Embassy of India in Poland, in collaboration with the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RIG) Katowice, hosted the India–Poland Economic Dialogue at the Chancery premises. The event brought together policymakers, business leaders, and industry representatives to explore new opportunities in India–Poland trade and investment.

The dialogue was attended by Kinga Gajewska, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Polish Indian Parliamentary Group, Tomasz Zjawiony, President of RIG Katowice, and representatives from the Ministry of Development and Technology, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Employers of Poland, and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK). Member companies of RIG Katowice also participated, reflecting strong interest in expanding economic cooperation with India.

India Invites Polish Companies to Invest

In his opening remarks, Mohan Lal, Charge d’Affaires, highlighted India’s rapidly growing market and invited Polish companies to invest in sectors such as textiles, tourism, technology, and infrastructure.

Presentations on India’s Textiles and Tourism sectors provided Polish guests with insights into opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Panel Discussion on India–EU Free Trade Agreement

A panel discussion in Polish on “India–EU FTA: Future of India–Poland Trade & Investment” added depth to the dialogue. Distinguished panelists included:

• Adam Burakowski, Former Ambassador of Poland to India

• Piotr Kobielski, Commissioner for EU’s External Digital Relations and Digital Diplomacy

• Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Center for International Relations

• Judyta Latymowicz, Business Partner, Legally Smart

• Artur Kowalczyk, Senior Technology Director, HCL Tech Poland

The session was moderated by J.J. Singh, President of the Indo‑Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Discussions focused on the potential of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to unlock new opportunities in digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and resilient supply chains.

Strengthening India–Poland Economic Cooperation

The India–Poland Economic Dialogue underscored the growing momentum in bilateral relations. With India emerging as one of the fastest‑growing economies and Poland positioned as a dynamic hub within the European Union, both countries see significant potential in expanding cooperation across trade, technology, investment, and innovation ecosystems.

The event highlighted how India–Poland economic cooperation is increasingly aligned with the broader India–EU partnership, offering new pathways for collaboration in green technologies, digital diplomacy, and sustainable development.

About Regionalna Izba Gospodarcza w Katowicach (RIG Katowice)

RIG Katowice is one of Poland’s most dynamic chambers of commerce, operating well beyond regional borders from 40 years. Representing a strong network of leading companies, public institutions and strategic partners across Silesia and Poland, RIG Katowice actively builds bridges between Polish and international business ecosystems across sectors including industry, technology, energy, innovation and services.

As the organiser of the European Congress of SMEs — one of Europe’s most significant business forums — and host of the exclusive Aramco Supply Chain Event in Katowice, the first of its kind in Poland, RIG Katowice has demonstrated its capacity to deliver initiatives of the highest international standard. having facilitated high level Indian delegations including the Ministry of MSME and Ministry of Coal, RIG Katowice is a trusted and proven partner in India-Poland institutional and economic cooperation. A chamber without borders.

Krinal Shah Suri, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Office at the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RIG) Katowice, Poland, and Member of the Board of the United Nations Association Poland, was the initiator of the India-Poland Economic Dialogue as part of RIG Katowice’s exclusive partner engagement initiative, helping shape the tone and direction of the strategic business discussions.