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25th February 2025

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Park Hayatt

Lazurde Ball Room, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Al-Hamra'a, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, 25th Feb 2025

P: +966 12 6639854      +966 508691693
E: eco.jeddah@mea.gov.in

Gain Insights into India’s Investment Landscape

Discover emerging opportunities, key growth sectors, and economic trends shaping India as a global investment hub.

Understand Legal & Regulatory Frameworks

Navigate India’s business environment with expert guidance on policies, compliance, and investment-friendly reforms.

Explore High-Potential Indian Startups

Uncover innovative startups revolutionising industries, backed by strong government initiatives and investor confidence.

Network with Investors & Industry Leaders

Connect with top investors, policymakers, and business leaders to forge strategic partnerships and explore new business avenues.

Proposed Agenda

  • Morning
    10:00 AM - 10:01 AM

    Introduction by MC

    10:30 AM – 10:03 AM

    National Anthems of Saudi Arabia and India

    10:03 AM – 10:07 AM

    Welcome Remarks by Consul General of India in Jeddah

    10:07 AM - 10:08 AM

    Felicitation by Consul General of the Guest of Honour

    10:08 AM – 10:13 AM

    Inaugural remarks by Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    10:13 AM – 10:33 AM

    Keynote address on the “India Growth Story” by Ambassador Dr. Jaimini Bhagwati, former Indian Foreign Service officer and a financial sector and derivatives specialist

    10:33 AM – 10:35 AM

    A short video clip on “Investment Opportunities in India”

    10:35 AM – 10:50 AM

    An in-depth presentation on “Investment opportunities in India with special emphasis on key sectors of mutual interest” by Mr. Badri Narayanan, Executive Partner, M/s Laxmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys

    10:50 AM – 10:55 AM

    Experience sharing/success story of investing in India by Mr. Balakrishnan, CFO, M/s. Abdul Lateef Jameel Motors

    10:55 AM – 11:05 AM

    Special remarks/presentation on “India-Saudi Arabia Economic and Commercial Partnership” by Ms. Manusmriti, Counsellor (Economic and Commerce), Embassy of India, Riyadh

    11:05 AM – 11:20 AM

    Expert presentation by Mr. Lakshmikumaran (M/s Laxmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys) on “Regulatory framework, with special focus on taxation matters, pertaining to investing in India”

    11:20 AM – 11:25 AM

    Experience sharing/success story of investing in India by Mr. Pankaj Gupta, Founder and co-CEO, M/s Gulf Islamic Investment

    11:25 AM – 11:35 AM

    Tea/Coffee Break

    11:35 AM – 11:50 AM

    Expert presentation by Mr. Vaibhav Kakkar, Senior Partner, M/s Saraf and Partners Law Offices on “Regulatory framework, with special focus on legal matters and FDI routes, pertaining to investing in India”

  • Afternoon
    11:50 AM – 12:35 AM

    Specially curated and moderated Panel discussion on the “Mechanics of investing in India - Decoding Indian investment ecosystem” Moderator: Awaiz Patni, Group CFO, Saudi Bughshan Company

    Other Panelists:

    • • Soham Avlani, Founding Partner, Promaft Partners
    • • Raghav Bahl, Founding Partner, Promaft Partners
    • • L. Badri Narayanan, Executive Partner, M/s Laxmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys

    12:35 PM - 01:45 PM

    Lunch Break

    01:45 PM - 01:48 PM

    A short video clip on “GIFT City”

    01:48 PM - 02:03 PM

    Special presentation by Mr. Neeraj Agarwal, Regional Commercial Head- India, Middle East, Mauritius and Africa, M/s Apex Invest on “Exclusive opportunities for investors in GIFT City & a Primer on Start-up Ecosystem in India”

    02:03 PM – 02:05 PM

    A short video clip on “Start-up Ecosystem in India”

    02:05 PM - 03:20 PM

    Investment pitch (15 minutes each including queries if any from the investors) by the following Startups:

    • • Jumbotail
    • • Neo Geo Technologies
    • • Geo IQ
    • • Control Z
    • • Carepal Group

    03:20 PM – 03:30 PM

    Tea/Coffee break

  • Evening
    03:30 PM – 04:30 PM

    Investment pitch (15 minutes each including queries if any from the investors) by the following Startups:

    • • Sova Health
    • • Coffeee
    • • Wify Technologies
    • • StaqU

    04:30 PM – 04:35 PM

    Event conclusion – Thank you note by Mr. Pradeep Sharma

    04:35 PM – Onwards

    One-to-one networking session

Invest in India!

A Thriving Economy with Unmatched Potential

With a 1.4 billion+ population, India offers the world’s largest consumer market, driving massive business opportunities. As a $3.7 trillion economy, it stands among the fastest-growing global markets, on track to reach $5 trillion soon. Additionally, with 60%+ of its population under 35, India boasts a dynamic, tech-savvy workforce, making it a hub for innovation, startups, and industrial growth. Now is the time to invest in this thriving economy!

$3.7T+

Trillion Economy
One of the Fastest-Growing Major Economies

1.4B+

Population
The World’s Largest Consumer Market

60%

Youth Population
A Hub for Innovation & Skilled Workforce

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