Fostering Strong Ties
Our History
The India Netherlands Business Circle Bangalore (INBCB) was established in Bangalore in 2011 by a passionate group of businesspeople from India and the Netherlands with the vision and foresight to realise the important relations between the two countries.
Since 2011, INBCB has been at the forefront of economic and social activity within the Indo-Business Corridor in southern India. In the succeeding years, INBCB led various industry-focused efforts to strengthen the business relationship between India and the Netherlands.
Today, INBCB is one of the most prominent business circles of its kind in India. Our membership is drawn from a diverse group of individuals, businesses, and organisations, including globally recognised brands; companies both large and small in various sectors, e.g. agriculture, water, waste, energy, and so on; service organisations involved in banking, finance, law, information technology, and coaching as well as educational and cultural organisations.
Since 2011, INBCB Has Been Engaged In...
Promoting and developing commercial and social relationships
Fostering trade, commerce, industry, investments, businesses, and professional services
Building upon other areas of mutual interest between India and the Netherlands
Our
Mandate
and Focus
Mandate
- To be the leading business circle for trade, commerce, and investment missions between India and the Netherlands (as the Gateway to Europe), enhanced by connections and expertise.
Focus
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The Board is focused on the following:
- Providing a platform wherein commercial and social associations between India and the Netherlands are promoted and in which the members' interests are safeguarded.
- Encouraging and facilitating co-operation between businesses engaged within the India-Netherlands Business Corridor.
- Imparting knowledge, information, and advice through workshops, live events, and field visits.
The Board
Global Connections
Our members, partners, and connections have trade relationships and engagements across major countries around the world.
Featured Partnerships
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Sectors We Are Currently Active In
Health
India is known as an attractive destination for medical tourism and a centre for clinical trials. An increasingly affordable health care also means opportunities for Dutch companies, as there is a need for knowledge, expertise, products and services of the highest quality.
INBCB | [email protected]
Agriculture
India is one of the re-emerging economies in Asia and agriculture is a major driver of the Indian Economy. Netherlands on the other hand is known for its world-renowned technologies and know-how in agriculture. There is a huge potential for sharing of knowledge. Due to India’s increasing urban middle class, the demand for processed food is also expected to increase. There are opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs, not only in the export of food processing machinery but also in the export of seeds for vegetables and expertise.
Victor Eveleens | [email protected]
Water
India’s water challenges are enormous, particularly the pollution of water systems and flooding of urban spaces during rainy seasons. Dutch companies that are active in the water/waste management sector can benefit because of their technology and innovative strength through holistic water management approach for the recovery of water, energy and nutrients from urban wastewater. Netherlands has a lot of expertise in water management, including wastewater treatment.
JB Venkatakrishnan | [email protected]
Energy
For a growing economy like India, energy security is crucial. India is open to foreign investment in energy solutions. Even though the main source of India's energy is fossil fuels (70%), the share of sustainable (solar) energy is also increasing rapidly, just like the energy consumption in households. Dutch companies not only have the technical know-how to meet Indian demand to improve the efficiency of solar equipment, but there is also a huge requirement to train local pools of people to make the sector self-sufficient.
INBCB | [email protected]
Education & Training
The rapid development in the various sectors e.g. agriculture, water, energy etc. means greater demand for technically qualified personnel that meets international standards. Here, the Dutch businesses can facilitate training in various sectors, R&D, and project management as they already have experience with these facets.
Thomas van Berckel | [email protected]
Waste Management & Urban Infrastructure
With India’s ambitious plan for smart cities and urban development, there is a need to make the infrastructure in cities suitable for the growing population. This provides opportunities for the Dutch businesses in the area of ICT, water, waste and e-mobility sectors.
Rob Tholenaars | [email protected]
Business & Legal Services
Getting the right guidance and information is vital to the success of any business. The sector Business & Legal focuses on the legalities around business set-ups, conflict resolution through ADR, and business coaching.
Monika Gogna | [email protected]
Letter from our President
[Coming soon!]
Rob Tholenaars
