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Viksit Bharat @ 2047: IBPC bridging nations, building futures
IBPC Dubai, under the aegis of Dubai Chambers, serves as a vital link between the aspirations of New India and the opportunities of the UAE
- PUBLISHED: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8:00 AM
- By:
- Siddharth Balachandran
As India strides confidently towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Indian diaspora and international partnerships play a pivotal role. IBPC Dubai, under the aegis of Dubai Chambers, proudly stands as a vital bridge between the dynamism of New India and the opportunities of the UAE, a nation with which India shares a deep and strategic bond.
This bond has only strengthened with the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), unlocking exponential growth in trade, investments, fintech, energy, startups, and sustainability. Our shared ambitions in digital innovation, AI, food security, and green tech further solidify this transformative alliance.
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IBPC Dubai has emerged as a true catalyst for India-UAE economic engagement. Powered by CEPA and bilateral growth, we’ve launched over 100 high-impact events annually, including our flagship Capital Connect series. These platforms have featured distinguished voices like Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, H. D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, Government of India, and BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy. We’re curating not just events, but ecosystems for leadership, learning, and legacy.
In addition to these, several other recent events and dignitaries have further enriched our journey. We were honoured to host Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav and Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, during key engagements focused on development and social equity.
We also collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE for HAYAT, a humanitarian initiative that encourages organ and tissue donation, reflecting our shared commitment to health and humanitarian causes.
Our ongoing initiatives with Dubai Chambers, such as Family Office Governance and the Impact Seal programs, further strengthen the foundation for sustainable investments and responsible business practices. IBPC Dubai has also proudly supported strategic dialogues through the UAE-India CEPA Council, reinforcing our economic and policy alignment.
Prominent leaders like Smt. Smriti Irani, former Education Minister of India, Muna Saeed Al Kindi, UAE’s former Minister of Environment, have joined us in person for programmes that align with our priority goals including Sustainability, Investments, Compliances, Education, Technology, Supply Chain, Retail, Health, and CSR.
Through business forums, policy advocacy, and strategic collaborations with UAE institutions, we support Indian entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporates navigating the global stage. We empower young innovators, incubate cross-border ideas, and promote sectors central to Viksit Bharat like clean energy, digital trade, infrastructure, and tech.
As we look toward 2047, IBPC Dubai remains deeply committed to shaping a Developed India and a more integrated India-UAE future, partnering with key institutions like Dubai Chambers, DP World, and others.
On India’s Independence Day, we stand proud, not just of where we are, but of where we’re headed.
— Siddharth Balachandran is the Chairman of IBPC Dubai.