India and Poland have explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), critical minerals and emerging technologies as the two countries seek to strengthen trade and investment ties ahead of the implementation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada held a series of high-level meetings during his November 2-3 visit to Poland, accompanied by a business delegation representing 12 Indian companies.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in technology, manufacturing, investment and supply-chain development, while identifying new commercial opportunities expected to emerge from the India-EU trade agreement.
The visit followed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's trip to India in October and reflected the growing engagement between the two countries under their strategic partnership established during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Poland in August 2024.
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During his visit, Prasada met Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski to discuss cooperation in emerging technologies, including AI, semiconductors, data centres and cybersecurity.
The discussions explored opportunities for strengthening technological collaboration between Indian and Polish companies as both countries seek to expand their digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
In a separate meeting with Poland's Deputy Minister for Economic Development and Technology, Michal Baranowski, Prasada discussed potential partnerships in critical minerals, semiconductors and start-up ecosystems.
He highlighted opportunities under the Make in India initiative and emphasised the importance of co-development, co-production and technology transfer in strengthening industrial cooperation.
The discussions also reflected the two countries' interest in building more diversified and resilient supply chains for strategically important technologies and materials.
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Prasada also held talks with Ignacy Niemczycki, Secretary of State in Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on opportunities arising from the India-EU FTA, which is expected to come into effect in the coming months.
The minister identified agriculture technology and food processing as areas with potential for greater bilateral cooperation.
He also called for creating more opportunities for small and medium enterprises, which could benefit from improved market access and stronger commercial linkages between India and European economies.
India and the European Union concluded negotiations on the trade agreement at their summit in New Delhi on January 27, 2026.
The agreement is undergoing legal review and verification ahead of its proposed signing in December, with ratification and implementation targeted for 2027.
Under the proposed agreement, tariffs are expected to be eliminated on more than 99 per cent of Indian exports to the EU, while India will reduce duties on more than 96 per cent of European goods.
The agreement is expected to improve market access for labour-intensive Indian industries, including textiles, leather and jewellery, while facilitating greater European participation in India's manufacturing and investment sectors.
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On November 3, Prasada delivered the opening address at the India-Poland Business Forum organised at the Polish National Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw.
Addressing business representatives, he urged Indian and Polish companies to explore new commercial opportunities, strengthen partnerships and expand bilateral investment.
He highlighted the potential benefits of the India-EU FTA and encouraged businesses to use the agreement to enter new markets and develop stronger supply-chain relationships.
The minister also interacted with representatives of the Indian business community in Poland and acknowledged their contribution to strengthening economic ties.
He separately met potential Polish investors to discuss investment opportunities in India.
As part of his industry engagements, Prasada visited Transition Technologies, a Polish IT and software engineering company, and WB Electronics, a defence manufacturer. Both companies have business interests in India.
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The latest discussions build on commitments made during Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's visit to India from October 21 to 23.
During that visit, Modi and Tusk agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade by 2030 and expanding cooperation across defence, space, critical minerals, semiconductors and advanced technologies.
The two leaders also emphasised collaboration in battery recycling, rare-earth mineral refining and the development of trusted supply chains.
Both countries agreed to encourage joint research in AI, semiconductors and quantum technologies, alongside stronger partnerships between start-ups, research institutions and businesses.
An agreement on cooperation in geology, mining and critical minerals is also under negotiation.
India and Poland have identified manufacturing, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, energy, information technology and defence as additional areas for expanding commercial engagement.
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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Prasada's visit reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with Poland and working with Polish businesses to develop resilient global supply chains.
The government also emphasised that deeper engagement with Poland would contribute to the broader India-EU strategic partnership.
The discussions come as India seeks to expand domestic manufacturing capabilities in semiconductors and other critical technologies while securing access to essential minerals and advanced industrial expertise.
Poland, meanwhile, offers opportunities for Indian companies seeking to expand their presence in Central and Eastern Europe and access the wider European market.
The latest ministerial engagements are expected to provide a basis for further discussions between businesses and government agencies as both countries prepare to capitalise on the forthcoming India-EU trade agreement.