European India Circle

Understand India. Recognise opportunities. Develop strategies.

27 January – 2 February 2027 | Mumbai · Ahmedabad · New Delhi

Please note that changes to the programme schedule may occur due to organisational and content-related planning. We therefore reserve the right to make short-notice adjustments to the itinerary and programme items.

Day 1: Individual arrival

Wednesday, 27 January 2027

Individual arrival in Mumbai

Preliminary flight recommendation: Tuesday, January 26, 2027

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 12:30 PM – Mumbai (BOM) 01:05 PM (+1 day)

Direct flight with Lufthansa, duration 8h 05min.

India Circle Inauguration Event:

Official opening of the India Immersion Tour and introduction to the programme, participants and India’s business landscape.

Welcome Reception & Networking Dinner:

Informal evening reception offering participants the opportunity to connect with fellow delegates and Indian business representatives.

Day 2: Mumbai

Thursday, 28 January 2027

Focus: Retail / Textiles, FMCG and Energy Infrastructure

Possible visit to Raymond: Gain insights into Raymond’s integrated Textile & Apparel business, including its fibre-to-fabric capabilities and international market presence. The visit offers delegates a practical perspective on how an established Indian textile company connects manufacturing, apparel and global fashion markets. It also provides an opportunity to understand Raymond’s B2B and consumer-facing businesses.

Possible visit to Parle Headquarters: Discover the business and operations of an established Indian FMCG company, known for its biscuits and confectionery products. The visit offers delegates an opportunity to see how large-scale food production and automation support a broad consumer-product portfolio. It also provides insights into Parle Products’ extensive distribution network and international market presence.

Possible visit to Reliance Power: Gain insights into Reliance Power’s role in India’s power-generation sector and its large-scale projects. The visit offers delegates a perspective on project development and energy infrastructure in India. It also provides an opportunity to understand the company’s operations across different fuel types and geographic locations.

Roundtable with Local Politicians and Business Stakeholders

Day 3: Mumbai

Friday, 29 January 2027

Focus: Nuclear Energy, Digital Infrastructure & Technology

Possible visit to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): Gain a first-hand perspective on India’s nuclear science, advanced engineering and multidisciplinary R&D ecosystem at BARC in Mumbai. The centre works across areas including nuclear technology, materials, electronics, advanced computing, healthcare, agriculture and radiation applications. The visit offers delegates a unique insight into how scientific research is developed into technologies and applications with industrial and societal relevance. It also provides a perspective on India’s approach to building indigenous capabilities in strategically important technology areas.

Possible visit to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL): Gain insights into India’s nuclear power sector and energy infrastructure through an exchange with NPCIL, the Government of India-owned organisation responsible for nuclear electricity generation. The visit can provide delegates with a closer perspective on nuclear power generation, plant operations and the role of nuclear energy in India’s electricity system. It offers a unique view of India’s approach to developing and operating nuclear power as part of its long-term energy landscape.

Possible visit to National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): Gain insights into India’s digital payments infrastructure, including UPI and RuPay. The visit offers delegates an understanding of how interoperable payment systems connect banks, businesses and consumers at scale. It provides a unique perspective on the development of India’s digital financial system and its role in enabling fast, accessible and efficient payments. For German delegates, the exchange offers valuable insights into India’s approach to large-scale digital innovation.

Possible visit to IIT Bombay: Experience one of India’s leading institutions for engineering education and research and gain insights into India’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem. The exchange can provide perspectives on industry–academia collaboration, applied research and technology development, including how research is translated into practical solutions.

Day 4: Mumbai → Ahmedabad

Saturday, 30 January 2027

Morning direct domestic flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, approx. 1 hr 25 min.

Focus: Business Infrastructure, FMCG and Energy

Visit to GIFT City:

Experience Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The visit provides insights into an ecosystem spanning banking, capital markets, fund management, insurance, fintech, bullion and aircraft leasing. Delegates can explore how GIFT City combines financial services, technology and modern business infrastructure to support India’s growing international financial centre.

Possible visit to Amul: Amul is the well-known dairy brand of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), the apex organisation of Gujarat’s dairy cooperatives. Its cooperative model connects milk producers with processing, marketing and consumers, making Amul a distinctive example of India’s dairy and FMCG ecosystem.

Visit to AmulFed Dairy, Gandhinagar: Delegates will gain first-hand insights into large-scale dairy processing and multi-product manufacturing at an Amul facility.

Possible visit to Adani Group Headquarters, Ahmedabad: Adani Group is a diversified Indian organisation with businesses spanning energy and utilities, infrastructure, transport and logistics, materials, real estate and consumer businesses. A visit to its headquarters would give delegates insights into the scale, diversification and business models of a major Indian conglomerate, as well as its role across India’s infrastructure and economic landscape.

Roundtable with Local Politicians and Business Stakeholders

Day 5: Ahmedabad

Sunday, 31 January 2027

Focus: Cultural Immersion & Delegate Recovery

Visit to Akshardham Cultural Complex — Gandhinagar, Gujarat:

Experience Swaminarayan Akshardham, a spiritual and cultural complex known for its traditional architecture, exhibitions and gardens. The visit offers delegates an opportunity to explore aspects of Gujarat’s cultural heritage, Indian traditions and architecture in a distinctive setting.

Reception Dinner at Akshardham:

The day concludes with a reception dinner, providing delegates with an opportunity for informal networking and exchange in a unique cultural setting.

Day 6: Ahmedabad → New Delhi

Monday, 1 February 2027

Morning direct domestic flight from Ahmedabad to New Delhi, approx. 1 hr 50 min.

Focus: Consumer Business & India’s National Capital

Possible visit to Dabur Manufacturing Facility: Dabur India Limited is an Indian consumer-goods company with products spanning healthcare, food, personal care and home care. The visit to a Dabur manufacturing facility in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad offers delegates first-hand insights into large-scale FMCG manufacturing and production operations.

Evening: Delhi Cultural Experience & Networking:

Delhi city experience: Explore the contrast between India’s historic heritage and its modern capital, offering delegates a broader perspective on the city beyond its business environment. Delhi Tourism describes the city as a place where its rich past and thriving present come together.

Networking Dinner: An informal evening dinner providing delegates with an opportunity for exchange, reflection and networking following the day’s programme.

Roundtable with Local Politicians and Business Stakeholders

Day 7: Departure

Tuesday, 2 February 2027

India (Delhi) → Germany

Preliminary flight recommendation: Tuesday, February 2, 2027

New Delhi (DEL) 03:35 AM – Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 07:55 AM

Non-stop flight with Lufthansa, duration 8h 50min.