India Scotland Business Forum - Save the date!
Schedule
Thu Jul 30 2026 at 09:30 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Corinthian Club | Glasgow, SC
About this Event
The Scottish Government’s Department for International Trade and Investment (DITI), in partnership with the Indian Consulate General, the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), and the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, is bringing together trade and business experts from the UK and India to discuss the benefits of the new trade and investment opportunities emerging from the forthcoming ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with India.
This event will be perfect for Scottish businesses keen to understand the benefits of the UK0-India CETA deal and the opportunities that trade with India presents. The UK India Business Council will be presenting their latest research on Indian opportunities that is specially tailored to Scottish business strengths.
We will also hear from business experts who can provide practical insights, market intelligence, and direct connections with organisations and businesses engaged in India.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration and coffee
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome and Keynote addresses
Info: Key note addresses from Scottish Government ministers and the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
CETA - What is changing?
Info: Hear from Indian Minister Counsellor Tripathi, UK Deputy Chief negotiator Lyle Wilton (tbc), Richard Rollison, Director of Trade & Investment, and Richard Heald, CEO of the UK India Business Council on the key benefits of the CETA deal.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Presentation: UK India Business Council - Opportunities in India
Info: Hear the latest research from the UKIBC about where Scottish business strengths meet Indian demand.
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM
Coffee break
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Presentation: Preparing for the India market
Info: Amit Jain, EMIA desk leader for international and transaction tax, Ernst & Young (tbc) provides an overview of how to prepare to enter the market in India.
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Panel discussion: Getting ready for India
Info: An indepth discussion with legal and consulting experts on the key considerations you should be making before entering the market.
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Working with India - Scottish business experiences
Info: Hear the first hand experiences of the lessons learned from a panel of Scottish and Indian companies who are already engaged in the market.
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:30 PM
Scottish Chambers of Commerce trade mission to India 2026
Info: Charandeep Singh, CEO of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce reflects on his recent visit to India and outlines preparations for a SCC trade mission to India during the autumn o 2026.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
Closing remarks of morning sessions
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Business Roundtable (invitation only)
Where is it happening?
The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
