Embassy of India
Bucharest
PRESS RELEASE
Subject : Strengthening India-Romania Economic and Technology Partnerships
In a key highlight last week, the Embassy hosted prominent Romanian business leaders for a special presentation on India’s rising economy, delivered by Mr. Bhuvnesh Kumar, Deputy Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra delivered the opening remarks, underscoring India’s dynamic growth trajectory, projected at over 7% GDP growth in 2025, followed by an interactive Q&A session. The event advanced discussions on trade, investment, and collaboration opportunities between the two nations. ICC Country Head Mr. Gheorghe Dinu, Mr. Naimish Kumar Patel from Dimar Recruitment & Immigration Services, Mr. Morten Reimers of Falcon Defence, and Ms. Adriana Radu of RIZ highlighted emerging opportunities for Romanian companies to engage with the Indian market. These partners played a pivotal role in fostering stronger India-Romania business ties.
Spotlight on IT & ITES Collaboration: A Strategic Pillar of Bilateral Growth
Complementing this initiative, the Embassy, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council, successfully organized a Business-to-Business (B2B) Meeting focused on Information Technology and Communications (IT&C), including IT Enabled Services (ITES). The event brought together over more than 100 leading Indian and Romanian companies, creating a dynamic platform for interaction, knowledge exchange, and the exploration of new partnership opportunities.
The India-Romania IT & ITES partnership has evolved naturally from shared strengths. India’s global leadership in software exports and its vast talent pool of over 5 million IT professionals complement Romania’s highly skilled workforce of 200,000+ IT specialists and its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology hubs. This synergy has already delivered tangible results.
Indian companies operating in Romania, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies, have generated over 10,000 high-quality jobs for Romanian professionals as of 2025, primarily in cities such as Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Timișoara. These roles span software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and BPO services, contributing significantly to Romania’s economy through direct employment, skill development, and technology transfer. The B2B meeting further amplified these achievements by facilitating targeted matchmaking sessions, enabling participants to identify immediate opportunities in AI-driven solutions, digital transformation projects, and nearshoring services for EU markets.
Future Horizons: Building Momentum Towards India’s AI Summit and Localized Initiatives
These engagements serve as important lead-up activities to the Government of India’s landmark AI Summit, scheduled for February 2026. This flagship national event will bring together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to shape ethical AI governance, promote inclusive deployment, and advance transformative applications across sectors, closely aligning with shared India-Romania priorities in IT and ITES.
Building on this momentum, the Embassy of India plans to organize “AI for All” Conferences in key Romanian technology hubs: Brașov on January 14, 2026, and Timișoara in the first week of February 2026. Organized in association with leading Indian companies such as Global Logitech and Wipro, these events will focus on democratizing access to AI, fostering hands-on workshops, and exploring collaborative R&D in areas including AI ethics, healthcare applications, and smart cities. By convening local startups, universities, and industry experts, these conferences aim to accelerate technology transfer, strengthen bilateral talent pipelines, and position Romania as a co-innovation partner within India’s expanding AI ecosystem.
These initiatives underscore the shared commitment of India and Romania to deepening economic and technological cooperation, leveraging India’s growth momentum and Romania’s strategic position within Europe. The Embassy remains fully committed to nurturing these partnerships to ensure sustained and mutually beneficial prosperity.
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