CCIG - Chambre de commerce, d'industrie et des services de Genève

Market Focus India

Tuesday 08 September 2026
12:00 - 14:00
CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Genève, 4, BD DU THÉÂTRE
Organisation: SICC, S-GE and CCIG

In the context of strengthening economic relations between Switzerland and India, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce (CCIG), in partnership with the Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICC) and Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), is organizing a Market Focus on bilateral business opportunities.

The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), in force since 1 October 2025, significantly improves access to the Indian market and creates new opportunities for Swiss companies.

As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India offers strong potential across key sectors, which this event aims to highlight to Swiss stakeholders.

Programme:

11:45	Registration
12:00	Welcome Address Vincent Subilia, Director general, CCIG
12:15	One Year of TEPA: Strenghtening EFTA–India economic relations H.E. Shri Rahul Srivastava, Consul General of India in Geneva Philippe Reich, Chairman and President of the SICC Aditya Yellepeddi, Member of the Board, SICC
12:30	The Composition of Switzerland–India economic and trade ties Alain Graf, Senior Consultant APAC and Head of Office, S-GE
12:45	Succeeding in India: Four Lessons Marius Heickmann, Country Manager and International Business Advisor, Altios Switzerland
13:00	Tax Essentials for a Well-Prepared Entry into the Indian Market Gil Walser, Tax Partner and Safia Bendriss, VAT & customs Senior Manager, PwC
13:15	Digital-readiness for Swiss companies to harness Indian market opportunities Sébastien Durbec, Country Manager TCS
13:30	Networking Session & Cocktail
14:15	End of the event

With sincere appreciation for the generous support and valued partnership of our sponsors.

This event will be held in English.

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Thank you for favouring soft mobility for your trips.

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