The Taiwan Expo 2025, held September 25-27 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, saw 107 Taiwanese companies showcase their latest innovations and products to Indian businesses and consumers.
Focused on four core themes – Smart Manufacturing, Smart Technology, Green Innovation, and Wellness Fiesta – the Expo featured solutions in electronics, EVs, renewable energy, semiconductors, and healthcare, emphasising stronger India-Taiwan economic ties in these growth sectors.
“In 2018, bilateral trade volume between India and Taiwan was only US$5 billion. As of 2024, our bilateral trade volume has surpassed US$10 billion. I believe that the Taiwan Expo 2025 in India has played an instrumental role in facilitating business cooperation between the two countries,” James Huang, chairman, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), told TTGmice.
The deepening relationship is evident in trade and investment; the number of Taiwanese firms in India has surged threefold since 2017 to over 250 companies. TAITRA has also played a proactive role by hosting other events in India, including the Smart City Expo in Bengaluru.
“Taiwan Expo has created business opportunities for both Taiwanese and Indian companies. We are not here to just sell our products; many of our companies are here to look for partnerships to work with their Indian counterparts,” added Huang.
Addressing the growth of India’s manufacturing industry under the Make in India policy, Huang said, “India is doing a great job in the manufacturing sector, and Taiwan is honoured to be a great partner of India in this endeavour.”
This year’s expo was jointly organised by TAITRA, and the International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan). First established in 2018, the annual event has become a cornerstone for fostering commercial and technological exchange between the two nations.
