Indians work hard nobody reminds you it is 5 pm or that it is the weekend, declared Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a high-level Business Leaders’ Roundtable in the Netherlands. Pitching India as a premier destination for global capital, the Minister highlighted the country’s unmatched labor dedication, scale, and rapid economic momentum. Furthermore, the executive address resonated strongly with ongoing global conversations surrounding workforce productivity, corporate expansion, and industrial growth.
Strategic engagements across semiconductors and clean energy
During his bilateral official visit, the Minister met with leading global executives to expand trade partnerships. Specifically, talks with Nexperia Interim CEO Stefan Tilger and ASML Executive Vice President Wayne Allan focused on strengthening semiconductor supply chains.
Additionally, Mr Goyal engaged with Ingka Group (IKEA) CEO Juvencio Maeztu to expand global sourcing from Indian manufacturing hubs. Meanwhile, discussions with Power2X Founder Occo Roelofsen targeted joint clean energy and green hydrogen development.
| Industry Vertical | Dutch Executive Partner | Key Strategic Discussion Areas |
| Semiconductors | Stefan Tilger (Nexperia) & Wayne Allan (ASML) | Chip value chains, tech innovation, and workforce skilling |
| Retail & Sourcing | Juvencio Maeztu (Ingka Group / IKEA) | Local manufacturing expansion and global supply integration |
| Renewable Energy | Occo Roelofsen (Power2X) | Green hydrogen projects, technology transfer, and clean energy |
| Bilateral Trade | Sjoerd Sjoerdsma (Netherlands Trade Minister) | Maritime cooperation, water management, and resilient infrastructure |
Deepening economic ties at the India-Netherlands Business Forum
Addressing the India-Netherlands Business Forum alongside Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, the Minister emphasized complementary national strengths. Consequently, India’s massive domestic market and expanding talent pool offer ideal synergy with Dutch technological innovation.
Therefore, as Indian work hard nobody reminds you it is 5 pm, the government invites foreign investors to convert shared economic ambitions into long-term commercial success.
