Embassy of India Hosts Hybrid B2B Meeting on Sports Equipment
BUCHAREST (TIP): The Embassy of India in Bucharest successfully organised a Hybrid Business-to-Business (B2B) Meeting on the Sports Equipment sector on 13 February 2026, bringing together leading Indian and Romanian companies and further strengthening the growing economic engagement between the two countries. The event was organised in close coordination with Mr. Manpreet Singh, President of the Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB), underscoring the Embassy’s proactive efforts to promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation in high-potential sectors.
The B2B engagement witnessed participation from established and emerging companies as well as representatives of sports authorities and institutions from both private and public sectors, reflecting strong mutual interest in expanding cooperation in sports infrastructure and equipment supply. Indian companies showcased their advanced manufacturing capabilities, diversified product portfolios, and growing footprint in international markets, expressing keen interest in expanding exports to Romania and the wider European region. Romanian companies, in turn, recognised India’s emergence as a reliable global manufacturing hub and expressed interest in sourcing partnerships, technology collaboration, and possible joint ventures in sports equipment manufacturing and distribution.
The hybrid format ensured wider accessibility and participation, with more than 35 Romanian companies attending physically at the Embassy premises and around 20 Indian companies joining virtually from across India. The format enabled real-time exchanges despite geographical distances, allowing participants to discuss regulatory requirements, certification standards, logistics, and market access considerations for entry into the European market. Indian companies also delivered detailed presentations outlining their product ranges, quality certifications, and successful export experiences in European and global markets.
The meeting commenced with opening remarks by H.E. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Romania, followed by remarks from Rtn. Manpreet Singh. In his address, the Ambassador highlighted India’s expanding role in global sports development and the country’s strong manufacturing ecosystem producing high-quality and cost-effective sports equipment. He noted that Indian manufacturers increasingly meet international standards supported by progressive policy initiatives and encouraged Romanian stakeholders to explore partnerships in sourcing, co-development, and research collaboration to meet evolving market demands.
During interaction sessions, Romanian participants expressed particular interest in collaboration opportunities in sports infrastructure, equipment manufacturing, and related innovation-driven solutions. The discussions were followed by productive one-to-one business meetings that generated promising leads, including potential product trials, preliminary business understandings, and sample shipments. The Embassy reaffirmed its continued commitment to facilitating economic and commercial cooperation between India and Romania and supporting follow-up engagements between participating companies.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from the Embassy acknowledging the participation and cooperation of all stakeholders. The B2B meeting proved to be a productive platform, paving the way for future partnerships. Follow-up interactions, including virtual meetings and potential business delegations, are being planned to convert discussions into concrete commercial outcomes, further strengthening India–Romania economic relations.
(Based on a Press Release issued by the Embassy of India in Bucharest)
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