Brussels Emerges as Strategic EU Gateway for Indian Businesses
Mumbai, April 10, 2026: World Trade Center Mumbai, in association with the All India Association of Industries (AIAI), organized an insightful session on “Doing Business with Brussels” at WTC Mumbai, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between India and the Brussels-Capital Region. The session brought together industry stakeholders, exporters, importers, MSME’s to explore emerging opportunities for collaboration and growth across sectors such as trade, logistics, technology, and sustainable development. Mr. Bart Vandeputte, Trade & Investment Commissioner, Consulate General of Belgium in Mumbai, said, “Brussels offers a strategic gateway to Europe, with access to over 440 million affluent consumers and among the largest import markets globally at the heart of global trade. With nearly 75% of Europe’s GDP located within a 1,000-kilometre radius, companies establishing a presence in Brussels are effectively positioning themselves at the heart of the European economy.” “B...