This visit reflects the importance of institutional platforms such as World Trade Center Mumbai in enabling structured business engagement, market entry support, and cross-border partnerships: Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman World Trade Centre, Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries
Mumbai, 19th January 2025 – World Trade Center Mumbai hosted a high-level business interaction with the Trung Nguyen Group Corporation, Vietnam’s largest coffee maker, in the presence of Consul General of Vietnam H.E. Mr. Le Quang Bien Mumbai marking an important step towards strengthening Vietnam–India commercial cooperation.
The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for expanding Vietnamese coffee beverage within the rapidly growing Indian market. Discussions highlighted India’s strong consumer demand, evolving retail ecosystem, and the potential for long-term partnerships with Indian businesses.
During the meeting, Consul General of Vietnam H.E. Mr. Le Quang Bien said, “India and Vietnam share a dynamic and ever-growing partnership. Both the countries are rising economy and today are engines of Asian growth. With India about to become third largest economy and hosting a young population, Vietnam is naturally interested in expanding business and commercial ties with Indian enterprises and MSMEs”.
“I sincerely thank Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman World Trade Centre, Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries for the catalyst role he has played and is playing to guide our delegation towards a concrete partnership. I also take this opportunity to invite WTC Mumbai to the annual Coffee festival which Vietnam will be hosting in the year 2027 to further take our partnership to new heights”, remarked the Consul General.
Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman World Trade Center, Mumbai and President, All India Association of Industries while welcoming the Consul General of Vietnam and the delegation to Mumbai said, “There exists ample opportunities for business collaboration between India and Vietnam. India, being the fastest growing economy, is a land of abundant opportunities. We welcome today’s delegation for Vietnam for expanding their coffee products in the Indian markets. With 65% of our population below the age of 35, Indian youths have a knack for developing new tastes. This makes us an attractive consumer in the global market. Mumbai being the commercial and financial capital of India is the perfect destination for global business giants to venture into Indian markets”.
Capt. Somesh Batra, Vice Chairman, World Trade Center, Mumbai outlined India’s market dynamics, regulatory environment, and sector-specific opportunities, while also emphasizing WTC Mumbai’s role as a trade facilitation platform connecting global enterprises with Indian stakeholders.
The delegation from Trung Nguyen Group Corporation, Vietnam’s leading coffee brand, shared insights into their global expansion strategy and expressed keen interest in establishing a stronger presence in India through strategic collaborations, distribution partnerships, and market localization initiatives.