# The European Round Table for Industry is one of Europe's most influential business forums.

*business · news · 2026-05-18 · Business Today*

## Key points

- Prime Minister Modi directly challenged European CEOs to pledge one bold new commitment to India.
- A five-sector collaboration framework was outlined, focusing on telecom, AI, green energy, infrastructure, and healthcare.
- Modi proposed permanent institutional mechanisms, including an annual India-Europe CEO Roundtable and sector working groups.
- An ERT India Desk or Action Group was suggested to aid and expedite European business operations in India.

**Companies:** Vodafone, Ericsson, Nokia, Orange, ASML, SAP, Capgemini, TotalEnergies, Shell, AstraZeneca, Roche, Merck, Philips, Nestlé, Unilever, Volvo Group, Airbus, ArcelorMittal, ENGIE, Maersk, Heidelberg, Umicore, Saab
**Countries:** India, Sweden

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