The Qatar Chamber (QC) has held discussions with a delegation of businessmen from the Republic of India the opportunities available to enhance cooperation and partnership between the Qatari and Indian private sectors, and the promising investment sectors for investors in both countries.
HE Qatar Chamber Board Member Mohammed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi headed the Qatari delegation, underscoring Qatar’s commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties, while Sanjay Beswal, Co-Chair of the International Affairs Committee at PHDCCI India, led the Indian side, highlighting India’s emphasis on fostering deeper collaboration and exploring new avenues of partnership between the two countries.
HE Mohammed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi highlighted the strong cooperation between Qatar and India at all levels, particularly in trade and economic relations. He noted that India is one of Qatar’s most important trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching QR 48 billion in 2024. He added that the Indian business community plays an active role in supporting Qatar’s economic development through the presence of numerous Indian companies operating across various sectors in the Qatari market.
Al Ahbabi also emphasized the Qatar Chamber’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and cooperation between Qatari and Indian companies through joint investments and projects across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and food security.
The Qatar Chamber Board Member also invited Indian companies to explore the investment opportunities available in Qatar, highlighting the country’s advanced infrastructure and progressive legislation, which pave the way for deeper collaboration between the Qatari and Indian business communities.
Sanjay Beswal noted that PHDCCI is one of India’s oldest chambers, established over 128 years ago, and includes a wide range of leading companies, including SMEs across all sectors. He expressed his keenness to enhance cooperation with Qatar Chamber to develop stronger partnerships between the business sectors of both countries, especially given the shared desire to expand trade and economic cooperation.
He underscored the strong economic ties between Qatar and India, noting India’s position as a key exporter and highlighting Indian companies’ interest in investing in Qatar. He invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in India across sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, renewable energy, technology, and innovation, supported by reforms and a pro-business environment. Beswal also urged Qatari businessmen to visit India to engage with counterparts and explore potential joint ventures.
The meeting also included a presentation highlighting investment opportunities in India across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, transport, smart cities, technology and innovation, food security, agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and fintech.
Commercial Attache at the Indian Embassy in Qatar Deepak Pundir, along with a number of Qatari businessmen and their Indian counterparts were also present at the meeting.
