India’s growing role in the Arctic is reshaping global dynamics. How will this influence the region and the world? As India continues to rise on the global stage, its role in the Arctic is becoming increasingly relevant. This event explored India's ambitions in the region, focusing on security, international cooperation, and the opportunities and challenges […]
A big thank you to all of you who joined our event on Impact Investment on Friday the 13th. Key Topics that were discussed: Agenda*: 13:00-13:15: Welcome Remarks by DMI, NorNAB, The Conduit 13:15-13:40: Keynote by Mr. K Rajaraman, Chairperson, IFSCA 13:40-14:20: Panel Discussion featuring: Moderator: Jørn Haanæs, The IFSCA is a unified authority for […]
The Nordic countries are globally recognized for their pristine nature and pure water, with Cleantech serving as a cornerstone of our societies. By merging advanced technology with effective water management, the Nordics have preserved and restored some of the world's finest water resources. This year's seminar at Arendalsuka was centered on a crucial topic: "India: The […]
Invest India, in collaboration with the Invest India, Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC), Fincham India, the Sweden-India Business Council (SIBC) the The Modern India (Det Moderne India), successfully hosted the mid-year session of the Indo-Nordic Industry Dialogue on Sustainability on July 3, 2024. The session was chaired by Shri Balamurugan D, Joint Secretary, Department […]
Vanligvis har vi hatt fokus på eksport til India. På dette arrangement ønsket vi å se nærmere på det å importere fra India. Interessen for norsk handel med India øker, både med den nye frihandelsavtalen og statsminister Modis besøk til Norge til høsten. EFTA-landene og Indias nye frihandelsavtale vil gi tollfrihet for indisk eksport til Norge og […]
India Votes: A Celebration of Democracy India's general elections, which spanned across seven phases from April 19th to June 1st, 2024, aimed to elect 543 members of the Lok Sabha. The results were announced on June 4, 2024. This historic election, lasting 44 days, broke previous records and stands as the largest in history. Key […]
DMI is excited to collaborate with Act Now for the 5th edition of the world’s largest online environmental event, infusing it with a Nordic touch as we gear up for Narendra Modi's visit for the third Indo-Nordic summit in Norway later this year. This 24-hour non-stop event on June 4-5, 2024, will unite organizations and […]
Discover India's dynamic political landscape through an insightful interview with DMI founder Rina Sunder. Recently featured on national broadcasting, NRK, Rina delves into key aspects of the Indian election process: Watch the interview by clicking the link below and deepen your understanding of India's political dynamics. India: et Modi(g) valg? "We will take democracy to […]
The Minister of Trade Vestre hosted a breakfast meeting on Thursday the 21st. The EFTA-India Trade Breakfast Briefing & Norway India Business Week coincide with DMI's Anniversary Celebration and Bollywood Extravaganza. Could DMI have asked for a better timing? EFTA, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, is an intergovernmental organization focused on fostering free trade […]
Key takeaways from the event underscore India's unique position in the global green movement: 1. Low Emissions and Efficient Resource Use: India's per capita emissions are significantly lower than those of Western countries. This efficiency in resource use, ingrained in the country's culture, sets a solid foundation for sustainable growth and development. 2. Thriving Green […]
India's growing global role has implications for Norway, especially in the Arctic. India’s role in global politics is on the rise. India’s development trajectory, coupled with its strategic location and non-aligned history, prompts the need to take a closer look at India’s role in the world. For Norway, the Arctic emerges a primary arena for […]
Developing a winning strategy for India and emerging markets Agenda for the seminar: 08:45-09:00 Mingling/coffee 09:00-09:15 Introduction by EY Norway (host), and DMI (Det Moderne India) 09:15-10:00 India geo-politics and macro-economic outlook 10:00-10:15 Coffee break 10:15-11:15 Key steps for developing and delivering a winning strategy in India 11:15-11:30 Coffee break 11:30-12:00 Brief overview of other fast-growing Emerging Markets 12:00-12:30 […]
DMI is marking its 2-year milestone with a dedicated Norway India Business Week centered on the green shift and the thriving business collaboration between Norway and India. With the eagerly anticipated visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Norway on the horizon for India Nordic Summit later this year, we are excited to mark this milestone by […]
The ongoing Indo-Nordic Cooperation, marked by Summits in 2018 (Sweden), 2022 (Denmark), and the upcoming 2024 event in Norway, underscores a shared commitment to collaborative and collective action. This commitment is vital for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Central to this strategy is the emphasis on renewable energy, innovation through startups, and new technologies. These […]
In an era of rapid digital transformation, the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 15th to 19th, 2024, serves as a pivotal platform to unravel the disruptive wave of financial technology (fintech) that is reshaping economies, with a special focus on India's dynamic role. Titled "Cashless Catalyst: The […]
Smriti Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Government of India and Minority Affairs and Mr Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India inaugurated the WELEAD : Women Leadership Lounge at Davos, World Economic Forum. For the first time, India had put up the “We […]
A big thank you to all of you who joined us for the Modi in Asia's century event at the parliament. Our keynote speaker was Srinivasa Rao, Global Vice Chair, Global Delivery Service, EY. With over 65,000 people worldwide, EY’s Global Delivery Services organization is focused on building world-class industrial-scale competencies to deliver best-in-class services to EY clients across […]
While India is undergoing rapid development, the level of knowledge about the country here in Norway is relatively low. Therefore, Kåkånomics invited Erik Solheim and Rina Sunder from DMI, together with Elisabeth Eie and Kalle Mallone to a debate about: India's Politics and Economy - Why Should We Care? The aim of the debate was […]
India has taken steps into the global landscape throughout the past decades. We see contours of an emerging superpower taking form in multiple economic arenas. With its giant ocean, the blue economy is among the motors of the modern India. Is there any space for the ocean nation of Norway and its blue companies to […]
DMI headed the Indo-Nordic Collaboration Seminar at The International Climate Summit 2023 (ICS 2023) together with India Danish Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sweden India Business Council. ICS 2023 attracted an astounding 60,000 participants, making it a monumental occasion. Greenstat ASA and PHD Chamber made history delivering a mega event in India. The prestigious Vigyan […]
Rahul Gandhi, (born June 19, 1970, Delhi, India), is an Indian politician and leading figure of the Indian National Congress (Congress Party). He was born the son of Rajiv Gandhi, a grandson of Indira Gandhi, and a great grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru, all of whom served as prime ministers of India. Rahul Gandhi who gave […]
The dialogue between Sadhguru and the business executives highlighted the crucial role of conscious leadership in fostering sustainable businesses, nurturing a harmonious society, and advocating for the preservation of our precious soil.
Sadhguru who is ranked among the 50 most influential people in India, is a yogi, mystic, visionary and bestselling author made his first visit to Norway and formed a great engagement on the Save Soil movement. Soil is an issue that we must attend to now, or we will regret it as a generation. Every […]
I mai gikk India forbi Kina som verdens mest folkerike stat, ifølge FN. Med 1,43 milliarder mennesker er India allerede verdens femte største økonomi, og i solid vekst. Økonomisk er vi inne i Indias tiår, mener ledende økonomer. De geopolitiske utfordringene står imidlertid i kø, og den gjeldende globale orden blir kraftig utfordret. Stater med […]
We are sharing a few glimpses below: Save Soil is a global movement launched by Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru Humanity is facing many issues — economic challenges, lack of inclusion, disparity… Soil is an issue that we must attend to now, or we will regret it as a generation. Every scientific study is clearly pointing […]
Norway India history in the making! International Climate Summit 2022 was successfully held in Bergen, Norway. What a summit! What made this summit unique? In 2014, during a state visit of the Indian President in Norway, a delegation of 40 Indians took part in the visit. During the International Climate summit 2022, there was more than […]
Millions have watched Pose on HBO. In India, people don’t watch! Government acts! While recognition of genders outside of male and female has only recently been discussed in Western societies, in the Indian society, people of non-binary gender expressions have played important roles for over 2000 years. India's Supreme Court has ruled that transgender people […]
Women will drive India´s future as India now officially has more females than males. In Norway, many high profile leaders have joined the Norwegian campaign #arnekampanjen. The information campaign is inspired by a Dutch LinkedIn campaign called Peter. There are more leaders in the Netherlands named Peter than there are female leaders in total. As […]
India is a multi-religious, multi-lingual, multi-racial, multi-cultural country. Its secular status is, however, a heated topic for debate today. India has a long and mostly honorable tradition of using soft power in its diplomacy. Religion plays a very central and definitive role in Indian society and culture. It can often be seen to influence businesses and the […]
India now officially has more females than males. There has been a demographic shift. According to latest data released by the Indian government from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there are now 1,020 women for every 1,000 men. Women’s economic empowerment is highly connected to poverty reduction because women tend to invest their earnings […]
At COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference, countries committed to new, ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions this decade. Delivering on these promises will rely on the development, financing and scale up of green technologies. China and India, the two biggest producers, consumers and importers of coal, sparked the last-minute drama at the COP26 talks […]
