Gujarat to Global 2047 – Powering Exports through FTAs
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DATE 19 June 2026 |
VENUE Pride Plaza Hotel Ahmedabad, |
ENTRY FREE Registration |
About the Forum
India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 places exports at the centre of economic growth, industrial competitiveness, employment generation, and global market integration. Gujarat, one of India’s most industrialised and export-driven states, continues to play a leading role through its strong industrial base, globally connected ports, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and leadership across sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, engineering, food processing, textiles, and technology.
India is deepening its engagement with global markets through FTAs and CEPAs with the UAE, Australia, ASEAN, Japan, South Korea, and ongoing negotiations with the United Kingdom and the European Union. These agreements are opening new opportunities for Indian industries to expand exports, strengthen global partnerships, and integrate into international value chains.
100+Expected Delegates |
6+Active FTAs & CEPAs |
8Stakeholder Categories |
7Sessions |
Forum Objectives
- Explore opportunities emerging from India’s FTAs & CEPAs for Gujarat’s exporters
- Strengthen export competitiveness through EU standards and ESG compliance awareness
- Enable access to export finance, trade facilitation, and MSME support mechanisms
- Integrate Gujarat industries into global value chains through technology adoption
- Facilitate networking with international buyers, institutions, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Reinforce Gujarat’s role in India’s long-term export vision under Viksit Bharat 2047
Gujarat’s Export Leadership Sectors
| Chemicals | Pharmaceuticals | Engineering / Manufacturing |
| Food Processing | Textiles | Technology |
Event Agenda — 6 Sessions
| 01 | OPENING PLENARY
Gujarat to Global 2047 – The Future of India’s Export Growth A high-level opening session setting the strategic context for India’s export ambitions under Viksit Bharat 2047. Policymakers and industry leaders discuss Gujarat’s pivotal role in India’s global trade vision. |
| 02 | TRADE POLICY
India–EU FTA – Opportunities for Indian Businesses Deep-dive into the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations, sector-specific opportunities, tariff advantages, and actionable market entry strategies for Gujarat exporters. |
| 03 | COMPLIANCE & ESG
Exporting to the EU – Standards, ESG & Compliance Practical guidance on EU market entry requirements, sustainability standards, CBAM, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance for Indian exporters. |
| 04 | FINANCE
Finance, Risk Mitigation & MSME Competitiveness Expert insights on export finance solutions, credit risk management, trade insurance, ECGC, RBI guidelines, and tailored financial products for MSME exporters. |
| 05 | INDUSTRY PANEL
Sectoral Export Leadership Panel – Driving Gujarat’s Global Competitiveness Cross-sector panel featuring leaders from Chemicals, Pharma, Textiles, Food Processing & Engineering discussing competitive advantages, market access challenges, and growth strategies. |
| 06 | TECHNOLOGY
Global Value Chains, Technology & Export Competitiveness Closing session on integrating into global value chains, leveraging digital transformation, AI in trade, logistics innovation, and building long-term export competitiveness. |
Who Should Attend
| ✦ Export-Oriented Businesses & Manufacturers | ✦ Financial Institutions, Banks & Trade Finance Orgs |
| ✦ Export Houses & Merchant Exporters | ✦ Policymakers, Export Promotion Agencies & Government |
| ✦ Industry Associations & Chambers of Commerce | ✦ Logistics, Supply Chain & Technology Providers |
| ✦ Companies from Chemicals, Pharma, Food, IT & Engineering | ✦ Trade Consultants, Market Access Experts & Ecosystem Partners |
Speaker Profiles
The Gujarat Export Leadership Forum 2026 will feature distinguished speakers representing key pillars of the trade and export ecosystem:
| Category | Organisation Type | Representative Body | Session Focus |
| Govt | Government Organisation | Ministry of Commerce / DGFT | Session 1 & Policy Dialogue |
| Global | Global Trade Organisation | WTO / ITC / UN Trade Body | Session 2 — India-EU FTA |
| MNC | Multinational Corporation | Leading Global Enterprise | Session 5 — Sectoral Panel |
| Bank | Banking & Trade Finance | Public / Private Sector Bank | Session 4 — Finance |
| DGFT | Directorate General of FT | DGFT Regional Authority | Session 1 & 2 |
| EPC | Export Promotion Council | CHEMEXCIL / PHARMEXCIL / APEDA | Session 3 & 5 |
| Assoc | Industry Association | State Level Association | Session 5 — Sectoral Panel |
| GVC | Value Chain Ecosystem | GVC Platform & Technology | Session 6 — Technology |
* Final speaker names and organisations to be confirmed. Representative profiles reflect confirmed stakeholder categories.
