Evening on Trade, Policy & Innovation

A Thought-Provoking Evening on Trade, Policy & Innovation!

On 4th June 2025, EBG, in collaboration with British Telecom, hosted an exclusive session at the iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club on:

🔹 “The India–UK Free Trade Agreement: What it Means for Industry, Investment & Innovation.”

The evening commenced with a warm welcome from Mr. Raman Singh Sidhu, Chairman, EBG Federation.

The evening featured powerful insights from:

🔸 Mr. Kapil Khaneja – Director, GBS India & Chair, India Management Group, BT
🔸 Mr. Anish Bhatnagar– Legal Director, India and BT GBS, BT Group
🔸 Mr. Vijay Chauhan – Executive Director, Customs & Global Trade Advisory, Deloitte India
🔸 Mr. Goldie Dhama – Partner – Tax, Deloitte India

🎙️ Special Addresses by distinguished diplomats:
🔹 Ambassador Nalin Surie & Ambassador Yashvardhan Sinha – Former High Commissioners of India to the UK
🔹 Ms. Anna Shotbolt – Deputy Trade Commissioner, British High Commission.

The discussion highlighted that the UK FTA will not only enhance bilateral trade but also set a benchmark for other countries to follow, potentially paving the way for a new era of global trade agreements.

Additionally, the agreement is expected to boost innovation ecosystems in both countries, fostering collaborative R&D initiatives and various partnerships.

👏 Grateful to Mr. Bhaskar Sharma, Board Member, EBG, for moderating the dynamic session.

✨ A heartfelt thank you to our members and guests who contributed to a dialogue that drives collaboration, innovation, and cross-border growth.

🔗 Together, we continue to shape the future of global trade.