PM Modi urges Austrian firms to invest in India

12 Jul 2024 CW Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Austria, extended an invitation to Austrian companies to explore investment opportunities in India. Emphasizing the potential for collaboration across various sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and innovation, Modi highlighted these prospects during a business meeting at the Hofburg Palace. He had arrived in Austria from Moscow, where he had met with Russian President Vladimir Putin the previous day, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in over four decades.

At the round table with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and prominent CEOs from both nations, Modi underscored the significant avenues for partnership between Indian and Austrian firms. According to a statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Austria, extended an invitation to Austrian companies to explore investment opportunities in India. Emphasizing the potential for collaboration across various sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and innovation, Modi highlighted these prospects during a business meeting at the Hofburg Palace. He had arrived in Austria from Moscow, where he had met with Russian President Vladimir Putin the previous day, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in over four decades.

At the round table with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and prominent CEOs from both nations, Modi underscored the significant avenues for partnership between Indian and Austrian firms. According to a statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Modi discussed opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, fintech, startups, and other emerging sectors. The ministry later conveyed via social media that Modi had personally invited Austrian companies to consider investing in India.

To enhance cooperation in innovation and entrepreneurship, the India-Austria Startup Bridge was inaugurated in February 2024. Reflecting on bilateral trade figures from 2023, which totalled $ 2.93 billion, with Indian exports at $ 1.52 billion and imports at $ 1.41 billion, Modi expressed optimism for further economic collaboration between the two nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Austria, extended an invitation to Austrian companies to explore investment opportunities in India. Emphasizing the potential for collaboration across various sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and innovation, Modi highlighted these prospects during a business meeting at the Hofburg Palace. He had arrived in Austria from Moscow, where he had met with Russian President Vladimir Putin the previous day, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in over four decades.

At the round table with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and prominent CEOs from both nations, Modi underscored the significant avenues for partnership between Indian and Austrian firms. According to a statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Modi discussed opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, fintech, startups, and other emerging sectors. The ministry later conveyed via social media that Modi had personally invited Austrian companies to consider investing in India.

To enhance cooperation in innovation and entrepreneurship, the India-Austria Startup Bridge was inaugurated in February 2024. Reflecting on bilateral trade figures from 2023, which totalled $ 2.93 billion, with Indian exports at $ 1.52 billion and imports at $ 1.41 billion, Modi expressed optimism for further economic collaboration between the two nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Austria, extended an invitation to Austrian companies to explore investment opportunities in India. Emphasizing the potential for collaboration across various sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and innovation, Modi highlighted these prospects during a business meeting at the Hofburg Palace. He had arrived in Austria from Moscow, where he had met with Russian President Vladimir Putin the previous day, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in over four decades.

At the round table with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and prominent CEOs from both nations, Modi underscored the significant avenues for partnership between Indian and Austrian firms. According to a statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Modi discussed opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, fintech, startups, and other emerging sectors. The ministry later conveyed via social media that Modi had personally invited Austrian companies to consider investing in India.

To enhance cooperation in innovation and entrepreneurship, the India-Austria Startup Bridge was inaugurated in February 2024. Reflecting on bilateral trade figures from 2023, which totalled $ 2.93 billion, with Indian exports at $ 1.52 billion and imports at $ 1.41 billion, Modi expressed optimism for further economic collaboration between the two nations., renewable energy, fintech, startups, and other emerging sectors. The ministry later conveyed via social media that Modi had personally invited Austrian companies to consider investing in India.

Equipment

12 Dec 2025

Schwing Stetter India Unveils New Innovations at Excon 2025

Schwing Stetter India unveiled more than 20 new machines at Excon 2025, marking one of its most significant showcases and introducing several India-first technologies to the construction equipment sector. The company launched the country’s first 56-metre boom pump designed and manufactured in India, the first fully electric truck mixer, the first CNG mixer variant and the first hybrid boom pump. Executives said the launch portfolio was engineered to support India’s move toward faster, greener and more vertically oriented infrastructure through advanced engineering, clean-energy solutions a..

SEPC Resolves Hindustan Copper Dispute, Wins Rs 725 Mn Order

Engineering, procurement and construction firm SEPC Ltd has recently settled a dispute with Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) and secured a mining infrastructure order valued at Rs 725 million from the state-owned company. SEPC informed the stock exchanges that it has executed a settlement deed with HCL, bringing closure to all inter-se claims and counterclaims arising from arbitration proceedings. As part of the settlement, SEPC will receive Rs 304.5 million as full and final payment, marking the resolution of all pending disputes between the two entities. The company also stated that Hindustan Co..

20% Ethanol Blending Cuts India’s CO2 Emissions by 73.6 Mn Tonnes

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that India has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 73.6 million metric tonnes due to the adoption of 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. He made the statement while replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. Describing ethanol as a green fuel, the minister said it plays a key role in reducing pollution while also supporting higher incomes for farmers. He underlined that ethanol blending contributes both to environmental sustainability and rural economic growth. Nitin Gadkari also po..