Greece–India Business Forum in Athens
Greece–India Business Forum in Athens
Strengthening Greece–India Economic and Trade Relations
Athens, 11 March 2026 | The Greece–India Business Forum was successfully held in Athens on 5 March 2026, co-organized by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Enterprise Greece, in cooperation with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network, in the framework of the visit of an Indian business delegation to the Greek capital from 4 to 6 March 2026.
The Forum highlighted the significant prospects for further development of economic and trade relations between Greece and India, with particular emphasis on bilateral trade, investment opportunities, and the potential to strengthen business cooperation. The event followed the recent meeting between the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, confirming the growing interest in expanding bilateral economic relations.
The Greece–India Business Forum was addressed by the Ambassador of India to Athens, Mr. Rudrendra Tandon, while remarks were delivered on behalf of the ACCI by Mr. Ioannis Kourtalis, Member of the Board of Directors, who noted:
“The Greece–India Business Forum represents an important opportunity to deepen relations between Greece and India. Despite the challenges in air connectivity due to the current situation in the Middle East, the successful organization demonstrates the strong commitment of both sides. There are significant opportunities in sectors such as technology, energy, infrastructure, food, and tourism, and I am confident that the B2B meetings will lead to tangible outcomes and stronger trade relations.
In his introductory remarks, Mr. Ioannis Retsas, General Director for Strategic Trade Development at Enterprise Greece, referred to the dynamic of Greece–India trade and economic relations and the prospects for their further strengthening.
Subsequently, Mr. Nikos Stamou, Director for Investment Promotion in the sectors of Energy, Environment and Services at Enterprise Greece, presented to participants the business and investment opportunities offered by Greece.
The Forum was attended by representatives of eight Indian companies in person, while fourteen additional business representatives participated online. The participating Indian companies operate in dynamic sectors such as education, defense, information technology, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, shipping, and food products.
As part of the Forum, approximately 80 successful bilateral business meetings (B2B) were held between Greek and Indian companies, aiming to explore new partnerships and strengthen business networking.
The business delegation program concluded the following day with targeted site visits and business meetings between representatives of Indian companies and Greek companies and organizations.
Specifically, the entrepreneurs visited the facilities of HEMEXPO, ERMA TECH, and SEABRIGHT, where they had the opportunity to meet and exchange views with the following representatives:
- Christos Papakis, Executive Director, HEMEXPO
- Nikos Drimalas, Sales Director, ERMA TECH GROUP
- Manos Tsonis, Sales Executive, SEABRIGHT
- Ilias Mallios, Export Director, SEABRIGHT
- Panagiotis Mallios, Managing Director, SEABRIGHT
This initiative confirms the growing interest in further strengthening Greece–India economic relations and highlights Greece’s role as a reliable business and investment partner in the wider region.
In addition, the delegation visited “Hellenic Cosmos”, the Cultural Centre of the Foundation of the Hellenic World, where the entrepreneurs had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Dimitris Efraimoglou, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation of the Hellenic World.
The CEO of Enterprise Greece, Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, stated: “India is among the fastest-growing economies in the world and constitutes a strategic partner for Greece. The increasing interest of the Indian business community in our country highlights the significant prospects for cooperation in sectors of high added value. Through initiatives such as the Greece–India Business Forum, we substantially strengthen the connection between the business communities of the two countries, expanding opportunities for trade partnerships, investments and technological collaborations. At the same time, we promote Greece as a reliable business and investment destination, as well as a gateway to the markets of Europe and the wider region.”