Kula Connect

🚀 Looking Ahead: Kula’s Vision for 2025 in December Digest newsletter As 2024 wraps up, we’re reflecting on Kula's journey —from a LinkedIn post to a thriving community of innovators passionate about India’s dynamic ecosystem This month, we’re unveiling the 2025 strategy—our roadmap to fostering stronger connections between Europe and India through: 👉 Strategic partnerships with key stakeholders 👉 Engaging events, both online and offline 👉Tailored support for navigating India’s startup and financial landscape Moreover, in the diges,t you can find also find (as usual): 📅 Upcoming Events: Don’t miss the IMCO Delegation to India (Jan 6–10, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore), Reactor World Expo (Jan 9–11, Mumbai), and more. 💼 Curated Jobs: Explore handpicked roles in the EU-India innovation space to take your career to the next level We believe that a thriving community is the foundation of significant innovation, and we’re excited of what lies ahead Check out our latest #newsletter for all the details (link in the comments) 👇 Team: Silvia, Onkar, Satvik, Giuseppe, Riccardo, Francesco

💫 Your Gateway to Italian🇮🇹 -Indian🇮🇳 Business Success! Breaking borders, building businesses. For Italian companies looking to expand into the thriving Indian market, growth can be reached by keeping in mind some of these key factors: 1.    Streamline Your Operations: Simplify processes, outsource time consuming and bureaucratic activities 2.    Localise your offering to the extent possible, whether it is a product or service 3.    Foster Strategic Partnerships that can help you navigate the vast and fragmented Indian market, allowing you to focus on highest value and impact activities  4.    Think Long Term: Would your strategy for penetrating the European market be all embracing across countries, and short sighted in its execution timeline. The answer is no. Similarly, each state / region of India deserves dedicated attention to configure independent distribution and marketing strategies. There is no rush, India’s growth story is there for the long term. At Value Prism Consulting, we specialize in guiding Italian businesses through every step of their Indian journey. From tailored strategies to local operational support, we’re here to bring your vision to life - bridging Italy and India seamlessly. Let’s turn your ambitions into achievements; go check our website: https://lnkd.in/dFNFKeWf   #IndiaItaly #IndiaMarket #DistributionandMarketing #TemporaryManagement #Partnerships #IndiaPartner #IndiaConsultant

There’s an industrial accident every 5 hours in France despite spending over € 100 Billion on maintenance and modernization Today we bring you the exceptional story of Shivani Shah - Co Founder & CTO of Samp who set out to solve this problem in 2020 Along with Laurent Bourgouin, they have one simple goal - “Zero Bad Surprises on Site" Learn more about Shivani’s journey in today's newsletter: •⁠ ⁠Shivani’s journey: from multiple entrepreneurial attempts to launching Samp •⁠ ⁠Why #France: Beautiful mountains in Grenoble and the strong mathematical foundation in AI made her fall in love with France. •⁠ ⁠Samp’s Trajectory: From joining the Entrepreneur First Cohort to COVID days to raising € 6 Million in their latest funding round •⁠ ⁠The Future of #Work: Change is constant and the importance of helping people in the transition This newsletter is supported by Indian Business Club - France together with La French Tech India, CCIFI Paris and Choose Paris Region have created the IndoFrench Launchpad An exciting opportunity for startups to fast-track their growth with the help of industry-leading mentors, networks, and resources connecting the emerging opportunities between India and France Thanks Satvik PUTI for the great interview and article!! Ketan Sanghvi, Souad Tenfiche-Ancelle, Jovika Nebhnani, Sunethri Manthena Albino, Amair FAROOQUI ____ Link to apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_kcY3md Link to the newsletter 👉 https://shorturl.at/2FK3F

🇮🇳🤝🇮🇹 India and Italy have never been so close! Last week, #Mumbai hosted the "Festa Italiana", an extraordinary event organized by the IICCI - The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, dedicated to promoting Italian culture in India and strengthening the ties between our two countries. This week, to make this moment even more special, a delegation led by the Minister of Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, arrived in India on an official visit to strengthen economic and commercial relations. Adding to the atmosphere of friendship, the historic training ship #Vespucci, a symbol of Italian excellence and tradition, docked in Mumbai, setting the backdrop for the beautiful celebration! A key role is played by the President of the Council #Meloni, who is working with Modi to strengthen the commercial relations between the two countries by signing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. What do you think Italy and India will achieve in the coming years?

La #partnership tra #Italia e #India può rappresentare un modello vantaggioso per entrambe le parti e un esempio di cooperazione virtuosa tra #Ovest ed #Est del mondo. Come ho ricordato a #NewDelhi, in occasione del #PartenershipSummit organizzato dalla Confederation of Indian Industry, l'Italia non è solo una delle economie più forti dell'Unione Europea, ma rappresenta un accesso privilegiato a un mercato di oltre 500 milioni di consumatori. Grazie alla loro posizione geografica unica, Italia e India sono il punto di incontro tra #Europa e #Asia, passando per Africa e Medio Oriente. Piyush Goyal

30th Edition of Kula Connect - Learnings and Insights from Interviewing 20+ Professionals Bridging India and Europe 🇮🇳🤝🇪🇺 We are thrilled to mark a significant milestone today — the 30th edition of our newsletter! What started as a simple initiative to connect India and Europe has become a vibrant community of individuals and businesses dedicated to fostering collaboration between India, Europe, and beyond. Over the past 9 months, we’ve enjoyed connecting with various professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants, institutional leaders, and expansion experts Each conversation opened up a unique perspective, offering us invaluable insights into the opportunities and hurdles shaping the evolving India-Europe relationship. In the newsletter you can find a blueprint for: 1. Why we believe the relationship between EU <> India is increasingly relevant 2. India’s Growth Potential is Enormous—Why European Companies Want to Invest and Operate there 3. How to lead a successful expansion in India As a collaborative community, your feedback and support mean a lot to us Please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or reach out directly. And if there’s someone you think we should interview, we’d love to hear your suggestions! ---- Thanks again: Matilde Giglio, Anish SINGH, Piero Guizzetti, Léa Parmentier (लेआ), Simone Ciampi, Andrea Lovato, Coumar ANANDA, Adrian Schmidt, Francesco A. Volpe, Alexander Henn, Leopold Lindner, Alfonso Tagliaferri, Avnish Patnaik, Alessandro Bordoli, Aditya Srivastava, Carlo Pizzati, Adriano Ceci Neva, Jean-Noël Gracie, Axel Angeli, Geetanjali Shrivastava Team: Giuseppe Onkar Silvia Riccardo Francesco Satvik

30.1: Retracing Our Past – A Journey Through 29 Newsletters 🚀 As we reflect on our journey we’re excited to share a recap of the interviews that have shaped our understanding of #IndiaEurope business dynamics From transportation to tech, education, and energy, the stories we've shared highlight India's potential and the growing ties between India and Europe. Here's a look back at some of our most impactful conversations and key takeaways: - Flix's Expansion in India with Andrea Lovato – Why India is a key market for global transportation companies. - Adrian Schmidt on Urban Air Mobility – Bringing eVTOL technology to India’s congested cities Sarla Aviation - Aditya Srivastava on VC & PropTech – Exploring venture capital opportunities in India and Europe. - Matilde Giglio on Healthcare Access – How Even is improving healthcare for 1.4 billion Indians ____ Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey with us! Here's to many more stories, insights, and connections ahead Team: Silvia Giovanna, Giuseppe Pasquariello, Onkar Kharadkar, Francesco Bocchi, Riccardo Ramisch, Satvik PUTI

As the G20 Summit begins today, let’s acknowledge India’s leadership on the global economic stage! With a projected 7% GDP growth rate for 2024, India showcases its strength and resilience, emerging as a key player in navigating global challenges while maintaining a robust and thriving economy. Heute beginnt der G20-Gipfel. Lassen Sie uns Indiens Führungsrolle auf der globalen Wirtschaftsbühne würdigen! Mit einer prognostizierten BIP-Wachstumsrate von 7 % für 2024 stellt Indien seine Stärke und Widerstandsfähigkeit dar und entwickelt sich zu einem wichtigen Akteur bei der Bewältigung globaler Herausforderungen, der gleichzeitig eine robuste und blühende Wirtschaft aufrechterhält. #G20 #EconomicGrowth #IndiaGrowthStory Ministry of External Affairs, India Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India MyGov India

30th Edition of Kula Connect - Learnings and Insights from Interviewing 20+ Professionals Bridging India and Europe 🇮🇳🤝🇪🇺 We are thrilled to mark a significant milestone today — the 30th edition of our newsletter! What started as a simple initiative to connect India and Europe has become a vibrant community of individuals and businesses dedicated to fostering collaboration between India, Europe, and beyond. Over the past 9 months, we’ve enjoyed connecting with various professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants, institutional leaders, and expansion experts Each conversation opened up a unique perspective, offering us invaluable insights into the opportunities and hurdles shaping the evolving India-Europe relationship. In the newsletter you can find a blueprint for: 1. Why we believe the relationship between EU <> India is increasingly relevant 2. India’s Growth Potential is Enormous—Why European Companies Want to Invest and Operate there 3. How to lead a successful expansion in India As a collaborative community, your feedback and support mean a lot to us Please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or reach out directly. And if there’s someone you think we should interview, we’d love to hear your suggestions! ---- Thanks again: Matilde Giglio, Anish SINGH, Piero Guizzetti, Léa Parmentier (लेआ), Simone Ciampi, Andrea Lovato, Coumar ANANDA, Adrian Schmidt, Francesco A. Volpe, Alexander Henn, Leopold Lindner, Alfonso Tagliaferri, Avnish Patnaik, Alessandro Bordoli, Aditya Srivastava, Carlo Pizzati, Adriano Ceci Neva, Jean-Noël Gracie, Axel Angeli, Geetanjali Shrivastava Team: Giuseppe Onkar Silvia Riccardo Francesco Satvik

🚨 𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙄𝙉: Revolut is gearing up to expand its footprint in India 🇮🇳 with an ambitious plan to offer affordable forex and domestic payment solutions: Having established its presence in India in 2021, the company secured in-principle approval for a Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) license earlier this year. Revolut is now preparing to launch its services, including wallets that support forex transactions and domestic payments via prepaid cards and UPI, by the second half of 2025. “Our vision is to gradually introduce the full suite of Revolut products to the Indian market, tailoring them to meet the unique needs and context of India. The first significant opportunity we’ve identified lies in the forex space,” said Paroma Chatterjee, CEO of Revolut India, in an interview with Financial Express: https://lnkd.in/d_YtTTep Chatterjee highlighted the company’s significant milestone of receiving the PPI license: “We’re one of only three foreign companies to have been granted this license.” Revolut’s planned entry into the Indian market comes after other global FinTech giants have faced challenges in navigating India’s regulatory landscape. For instance, US-based Stripe entered India in 2016 and received approval for its payment aggregator license earlier this year. However, stricter KYC norms for domestic payment aggregators led Stripe to scale back its services, adopting an invite-only model for new accounts. Stripe later announced plans to build the required infrastructure to support more users in India by the second half of 2025. Now over to you: Do you think Revolut will succeed in India ❓ #neobank #digitalbanking #revolut #banking #bankingindustry #india #fintech #financialtechnology #fintechindustry #fintechnews