India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 Strengthens Bilateral Trade and Business Relations
GVTO’s flagship international platform brings together 130+ delegates from 10+ countries to advance bilateral investment, MSME collaboration, technology exchange, and market access between India and Thailand.
Bangkok, Thailand | 12 June 2026 — The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026, organized by the Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO), was successfully held on 12 June 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, alongside ProPak Asia 2026 by Informa Markets, and proudly powered by People’s Reflections as the Media Partner.
The Conclave marked an important step in strengthening the longstanding trade, investment, cultural, and business relations between India and Thailand. It created a strategic platform for businesses from both countries to identify new opportunities in manufacturing, technology, sourcing, distribution, investment, tourism, healthcare, agriculture, packaging, logistics, education, and professional services.
The event brought together more than 130 delegates, over 50 business leaders, and representatives from 10+ countries, including entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters, importers, investors, policymakers, government representatives, institutional leaders, and international business organizations.
The Conclave reflected the shared commitment of Dr. Akshay Shinde, Founder and Chairman of GVTO, and Ajarn Paul Narula, Founder and Chairman of the Thai-India Business Alliance (TIBA), to building stronger and more sustainable business connections between India and Thailand.
Advancing India–Thailand Trade Relations
India and Thailand share deep historical and cultural ties, supported by growing cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, technology, and industry.
Thailand serves as an important commercial gateway for Indian companies seeking access to ASEAN markets. At the same time, India offers Thai enterprises access to a large consumer market, a rapidly expanding manufacturing sector, skilled human resources, digital infrastructure, and growing opportunities across multiple industries.
The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 was designed to convert this bilateral potential into practical business opportunities by connecting credible companies, investors, trade organizations, government representatives, and institutional partners.
The platform encouraged both countries to move beyond conventional buyer-seller relationships and explore deeper cooperation through:
● Bilateral trade and investment partnerships
● Joint ventures and manufacturing collaborations
● Technology transfer and industrial innovation
● Distribution and market-entry agreements
● Import-export opportunities
● Strategic sourcing and supply-chain partnerships
● MSME collaboration and capacity development
● Tourism and hospitality partnerships
● Healthcare and medical tourism initiatives
● Academic, research, and skill-development cooperation
Strategic Alliance Between GVTO and TIBA
A major focus of the Conclave was the growing alliance between the Global Vision Trade Organization, led by Dr. Akshay Shinde, and the Thai-India Business Alliance, led by Ajarn Paul Narula.
This alliance combines GVTO’s international trade network and experience in supporting MSMEs with TIBA’s strong business relationships and understanding of Thailand’s commercial ecosystem.
Together, the two organizations aim to create a trusted bridge for Indian and Thai companies by providing business introductions, local market guidance, institutional connections, investment facilitation, and structured follow-up support.
The alliance is expected to support:
● Indian businesses seeking to establish a presence in Thailand
● Thai businesses exploring investment and expansion opportunities in India
● Manufacturers looking for sourcing and technology partners
● Exporters and importers seeking reliable distribution networks
● Investors identifying opportunities in emerging industries
● Startups and MSMEs seeking international partnerships
● Institutions interested in bilateral education, innovation, and research programs
The partnership between Dr. Akshay Shinde and Ajarn Paul Narula represents a shared vision to make India–Thailand business cooperation more accessible, credible, and result-oriented.
Bilateral Investment and Manufacturing Opportunities
One of the most significant outcomes of the Conclave was the strong interest shown by Thai and other international companies in exploring opportunities within India’s growing industrial and manufacturing ecosystem.
Several preliminary discussions were initiated between Indian and Thai businesses regarding manufacturing partnerships, technology collaborations, product sourcing, distribution networks, market representation, joint ventures, and potential investments.
Indian companies also explored opportunities to introduce their products, services, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities to the Thai market and the wider ASEAN region.
These discussions created a foundation for long-term bilateral cooperation and opened new pathways for businesses from both countries to diversify markets, strengthen supply chains, and develop mutually beneficial commercial partnerships.
Business Matchmaking Alongside ProPak Asia 2026
The Conclave was held alongside ProPak Asia 2026 by Informa Markets, providing participating businesses with access to one of the region’s important industry platforms for processing, packaging, manufacturing, and supply-chain solutions.
Business networking and matchmaking sessions were conducted in the presence of the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an apex organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
Through GVTO’s structured networking platform, Indian and Thai companies connected with prospective:
● Buyers and sellers
● Importers and exporters
● Manufacturers and suppliers
● Distributors and market representatives
● Investors and financial partners
● Technology providers
● Industry associations
● Government and institutional representatives
The combination of the Conclave and ProPak Asia enabled participants to engage in focused business discussions while gaining exposure to regional industry trends, technologies, and market opportunities.
Supporting MSMEs in India and Thailand
Micro, small, and medium enterprises play an important role in the economies of both India and Thailand. However, many MSMEs face challenges when entering international markets, including limited local networks, regulatory uncertainty, insufficient market knowledge, and difficulty identifying reliable business partners.
The India–Thailand Business Conclave addressed these challenges by providing a structured and trusted platform for direct interaction between businesses and institutions.
For Indian MSMEs, Thailand offers opportunities in ASEAN market access, distribution, tourism, food processing, packaging, healthcare, digital services, and manufacturing partnerships.
For Thai MSMEs, India provides opportunities through its large domestic market, diverse manufacturing base, expanding digital economy, skilled workforce, and growing demand for international products, technologies, and services.
Through continued cooperation between GVTO, TIBA, and their international networks, businesses from both countries will receive greater support in identifying credible partners and converting introductions into long-term commercial relationships.
Strengthening Regional Connectivity
The India–Thailand Business Conclave also highlighted the wider role of both countries in strengthening economic connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia.
India’s growing engagement with ASEAN and Thailand’s strategic position within Southeast Asia create significant opportunities for regional supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, investment, technology exchange, and professional collaboration.
By strengthening bilateral commercial relations, India and Thailand can jointly contribute to:
● Greater India–ASEAN economic cooperation
● More resilient regional supply chains
● Increased cross-border investment
● Technology and knowledge exchange
● Sustainable industrial development
● Employment and entrepreneurship
● MSME participation in international trade
● Stronger connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia
The Conclave demonstrated that India–Thailand cooperation can become an important driver of inclusive and sustainable regional economic growth.
Gratitude to the Embassy of India, Bangkok
GVTO extends its sincere gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Puneet Agrawal, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Embassy of India, Bangkok, for their continued encouragement of initiatives that strengthen India–Thailand economic and business relations.
The Embassy’s commitment to advancing India’s trade and commercial interests in Thailand continues to encourage platforms that transform diplomatic goodwill into meaningful opportunities for businesses, industries, and institutions.
The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 was honoured by the presence of distinguished dignitaries, institutional representatives, and business leaders, including:
● H.E. Korn Dabbaransi – Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
● Hon. Louis Vama – Associate Judge, International Trade Court
● Ajarn Paul Narula – Founder and Chairman, Thai-India Business Alliance (TIBA)
● Mr. Fraser Hawkes – Group Portfolio Director, Informa Markets
● Mr. Shekhar Amberkar – Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP)
● Mr. Shrikant Gharat – Founder and Director, People’s Reflections, Media Partner
● Dr. Akshay Shinde – Founder and Chairman, Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO)
● Mr. Rahul Arya – Chief Marketing Officer, Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO)
Major Outcomes of the Conclave
The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 successfully:
● Strengthened trade and business engagement between India and Thailand.
● Connected Indian and Thai manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, investors, and institutional leaders.
● Created pathways for Indian MSMEs to enter Thailand and wider ASEAN markets.
● Presented opportunities for Thai businesses to explore India’s manufacturing and consumer markets.
● Facilitated bilateral business matchmaking and strategic introductions.
● Encouraged joint ventures, technology exchange, sourcing, and distribution partnerships.
● Generated international interest in India’s industrial and investment ecosystem.
● Strengthened cooperation between GVTO, TIBA, government representatives, and industry organizations.
● Opened discussions across manufacturing, packaging, agribusiness, healthcare, technology, logistics, tourism, education, and digital innovation.
● Established a foundation for future bilateral trade delegations, sector-specific meetings, and business conclaves.
Joint Vision for India–Thailand Business Cooperation
Speaking at the Conclave, Dr. Akshay Shinde, Founder and Chairman of GVTO, said:
“India and Thailand share a relationship built on trust, culture, friendship, and growing economic cooperation. This Conclave is designed to convert that relationship into practical opportunities for businesses in both countries. Our mission is to help Indian and Thai manufacturers, exporters, startups, and MSMEs connect with credible partners, investors, institutions, and international markets through a structured and trusted platform.”
Highlighting the importance of local partnerships, Ajarn Paul Narula, Founder and Chairman of TIBA, said:
“The future of India–Thailand relations will be shaped by meaningful business partnerships and stronger institutional cooperation. By bringing together the networks of TIBA and GVTO, we aim to create a reliable bridge for businesses from both countries. Our focus is to encourage bilateral investment, market access, technology collaboration, and sustainable economic growth.”
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand H.E. Korn Dabbaransi added:
“The India–Thailand Business Conclave provides an excellent platform for strengthening trade relations between India, Thailand, and ASEAN. Such initiatives enable businesses to build partnerships, enter new markets, and contribute to sustainable economic growth across the region.”
Building a Long-Term India–Thailand Business Corridor
The Conclave was not intended to be a one-time event. It forms part of a broader effort to develop a long-term business corridor between India and Thailand.
Following the Conclave, GVTO and its strategic network intend to continue facilitating:
● Business-to-business follow-up meetings
● Sector-specific trade delegations
● Investment and joint-venture discussions
● Buyer and distributor identification
● Market-entry support
● International exhibitions and industry visits
● Healthcare and medical tourism partnerships
● Educational and institutional collaborations
● Startup, technology, and innovation exchanges
● Future India–Thailand business conclaves
The long-term objective is to establish an ecosystem in which businesses from both countries can access trusted networks, institutional support, market intelligence, and international growth opportunities.
About Global Vision Trade Organization
The Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO) is an international trade and business networking platform dedicated to promoting cross-border collaboration between India and global markets.
Beginning with the India–Thailand Trade Corridor initiative in 2019, GVTO has expanded into an international organization with an active presence in more than 40 countries.
The organization has facilitated over ₹500 crore in potential trade opportunities and supported more than 900 businesses in accessing international markets. GVTO continues to empower MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters, startups, and first-time exporters through international exhibitions, structured business networking, trade delegations, investment promotion, guided market-entry support, and global business initiatives.
The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 further advanced GVTO’s mission of connecting governments, industries, investors, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs through a platform that transforms international relationships into sustainable business opportunities.
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