Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy discussed strengthening India-EU cooperation in industrial development, clean energy, electric mobility, and industrial decarbonisation. He highlighted key initiatives of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, including PLI Schemes and ACC manufacturing bidding process.
On September 22, 2026, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy met with a delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) in New Delhi. The discussions aimed to strengthen cooperation between India and the EU in areas such as industrial development, clean energy, electric mobility, and industrial decarbonisation.
The European Parliament delegation, led by Members of the European Parliament Raffaele Stancanelli, Angelika Winzig, Mohammed Chahim, Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, Nicolas Gonzalez Casares, Morten Løkkegaard, Jüri Ratas, and Virginijus Sinkevičius, included Director Etienne Bassot, Administrator Mariusz Kawnik, Assistant Brahim Ebn Aissa, and other staff members.
Shri Kumaraswamy emphasized the potential for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and global supply chains following the 16th India-EU Summit in January 2026, which resulted in the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations and the adoption of the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda.
The Minister highlighted key initiatives of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, including the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components, PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells, and PM E-DRIVE. He invited European industries to participate in the ongoing global bidding process for 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cells manufacturing for stationary storage energy systems, open until October 13, 2026.
The Minister also discussed India’s efforts towards industrial decarbonisation and energy transition, including BHEL’s indigenous gasification technology and the roadmap for greening the steel sector through scrap recycling, utilisation of steel slag and circular economy practices.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Steel, including Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi and Additional Secretary Shri Hanif Qureshi, also participated in the meeting.
The delegation appreciated India’s efforts towards accelerating electric mobility, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and advancing industrial decarbonisation. The members also expressed interest in further strengthening India-EU cooperation in clean technologies, sustainable mobility, and advanced energy solutions.
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