Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], February 16: In a major boost to Indian businesses and regional investment momentum, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis endorsed the International Business Conclave under Advantage Vidarbha 2026, which witnessed participation from ambassadors and business representatives of 23 countries.

Held at RTMNU Campus on February 6-8, the conclave was organised with the Global India Business Forum (GIBF) as the global partner, strengthening Vidarbha’s integration into international trade and investment networks.

Shri Nitin Gadkari termed the diplomatic participation a “significant milestone,” stating that structured global engagement accelerates exports, strengthens MSMEs, generates employment, and supports India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis said Vidarbha is Maharashtra’s fastest-emerging investment corridor and encouraged global stakeholders to channel capital into the region.

MoUs worth 42,000 crore were formalised across infrastructure, manufacturing and MSME sectors. On the occasion, The Business Tycoons magazine was also inaugurated in the presence of dignitaries.

Dr. Jitendra Joshi, Founder and Global President of GIBF, emphasised connecting Indian enterprises with global markets, while Secretary General Deepali Gadkari and Global Director – Investment & Business Council Abhishek Joshi coordinated structured B2B and B2G engagements.

Russian export-oriented companies will arrive to New Delhi with a multi-industry business mission on 17 and 18 October 2022. The goal of the mission is to facilitate business liaising and partnerships between Russian and Indian businesses.

Around 30 Russian companies representing various industries, including timber, chemistry, food, oil and gas, IT, and education sectors, will take part in the business mission. They will showcase industrial machinery, fertilisers, gas, water, and air treatment systems, music equipment and musical instruments, athletic and playground equipment, educational games, etc. The business agenda of the mission includes a general session where practical issues and challenges of trade and economic cooperation between Russia and India will be discussed and individual B2B meetings. More than 200 bilateral meetings are planned during the two days of the mission.

We kindly invite you to join the business mission and take part in B2B meetings with prospective Russian partners. The business agenda starts at 10:00 am, 17 October at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity hotel (Asset No 02 GMR Hospitality District, Igi Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India).

To join the mission and make appointments with prospect partners, please register or contact the organisers at b2brus.com. The development of trade and economic relationships with India is the most promising path for Russian exports. In H2 2022, the trade turnover between the two nations amounted to $11.5 billion, with 120% up year-on-year. Russia supplies to India with chemical and machinery products, gemstones, mineral fuels, metals, and articles made therefrom. India exports to Russia chemical products, food and agricultural supplies, equipment and vehicles, textiles, metals, and medical supplies. The countries are also engaged in joint projects in the atomic energy, oil, and gas industry.