Building Bridges: Unlocking Business Opportunities for SMEs in India
Consul General Shatrughna Sinha delivered the keynote address at the MIIM – Make India Mittelstand event in Nürnberg, themed “Building Bridges – Business Opportunities for SMEs in India.”
The programme was jointly organised with Rödl, the City of Nürnberg, and IHK Nürnberg für Mittelfranken, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and SMEs to explore new avenues of collaboration between India and Germany.
In his address, the Consul General highlighted India’s emergence as a preferred manufacturing destination in the evolving global landscape, underscoring key strengths:
✅ Stability – a resilient economy with consistent growth fundamentals
✅ Cost Competitiveness – a strong value proposition for SMEs
✅ Opportunity – a dynamic market with expanding demand and robust infrastructure
He invited German companies to become part of India’s growth story, emphasizing the vast potential for partnerships that foster innovation, investment, and shared prosperity.
🤝 The event reaffirmed the shared commitment to deepening India–Germany economic ties, building bridges for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | MyGovIndia

