Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Time: 15:30–17:30
Location: Finland Chamber of Commerce, Alvar Aallon katu 5, Helsinki

Join the Finland–India Business Association for an expert briefing on India’s Budget 2026 and the broader outlook for Finland–India and EU–India economic relations.

The event will examine the key economic and policy priorities outlined in India’s Budget 2026, their implications for international and Finnish businesses, and the evolving trade and investment landscape between the EU and India. In addition, the programme will provide insights into Finland–India relations and the prospects for the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

The event is hosted and moderated by Jukka Nuortio and Chandan Chatarjee, Chair and Vice-Chair of Finland-India Business Association

Program:

15:30 Registration and coffee

Opening words and welcome - FIBA

Greetings and remarks from the Finland Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Juho Romakkaniemi

Greetings from the Ambassador of India to Finland, H.E. Mr. Hemant Kotalwar

India Budget 2026 and opportunities for Finnish companies: Mr. Amit Jain, EY Global Desk EMEIA & India Desk Leader

EU-India FTA: from geostrategic success to concrete opportunities: Mr. Tuomas Tapio, Director-General of Department for International Trade, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Outlook on Finland-India relations and EU-India trade issues: Mr. Jaakko Koivusaari, Desk Officer, South Asia, Unit for South and Southeast Asia, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Q&A with speakers

Closing words and networking

About the keynote speaker

Amit Jain is a Senior Partner with EY and Global and India desk leader for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) and based in London. Prior to this Amit was a Partner with Ernst &Young, India, International tax practise. Amit has 25+ years of experience of working on cross border tax matters and investments from Europe / Americas to India and vice versa. 

The registration is closed. If you still want to register, please contact Mirjam Ligi, mirjam.ligi@chamber.fi

Welcome!

Jukka Nuortio,

Chair of the Finland-India Business Association

Photo by C Rayban on Unsplash