2021
🎉 IMBC Celebrates 2nd Anniversary: Strengthening India-Mexico Bilateral Ties
India Mexico Business Chamber | August 2021
The India Mexico Business Chamber (IMBC) marked its second anniversary with a commemorative ceremony recognizing the Chamber’s role in deepening trade and investment relations between India and Mexico since its founding in 2019. Over the last two years, IMBC has emerged as a trusted platform connecting Indian and Mexican businesses, institutions, and government bodies—facilitating bilateral growth even through global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
🛠️ A Bridge for Bilateral Business
Through strategic alliances with national and international chambers, top business leaders, universities, and public sector institutions, IMBC has played a key role in:
- Supporting Indian business delegations in Mexico
- Promoting foreign direct investment
- Advancing commercial partnerships in high-impact sectors like IT, pharmaceuticals, automotive, textiles, and tourism
With more than 180 Indian companies operating in Mexico, creating over 40,000 direct jobs, IMBC continues to position Mexico as a strategic entry point to North and Latin American markets.
💡 Business Diplomacy Through the Pandemic
Even amid travel restrictions, the Chamber maintained momentum via:
- Virtual business forums
- Bilateral trade seminars
- Government-industry dialogues
These efforts helped sustain trade missions and knowledge exchange between the two countries.
🌟 Commemorative Ceremony & Leadership Transition
To honor the outgoing Executive Committee and welcome new leadership, IMBC hosted a special commemorative event featuring the traditional Indian lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing prosperity and growth.
Dignitaries in Attendance
- Dr. Mariana Dunyaska Rojas García, Congresswoman of Mexico
- Mtra. Mónica Duhem, Head of Global Economic Intelligence Unit, Ministry of Economy
- Mr. Alfonso López Alvarado, Director General of Oil Contracts, Ministry of Energy
- Ms. Juhi Rai, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of India in Mexico
- Outgoing Executive Committee members were formally recognized:
- Inder Pal Singh, Former President
- Gurulinga S. Konanur, Vice President
- Amit Miglani, Secretary
- Guadalupe García Reyes, Treasurer
🎙️ Message from New IMBC President: Mr. Rajeev Gupta
“It is an honor and privilege to assume the Presidency of IMBC for 2021–2022. As we enter this new chapter, I am committed to building on the strong foundation laid by our predecessors and expanding our community’s impact through innovation, strategic programs, and deeper India-Mexico cooperation.”
Gupta also announced new Executive Committee members and sectoral subcommittee leads, setting the tone for IMBC’s forward-looking agenda.
🤝 New Strategic Alliances Formalized
During the ceremony, IMBC signed two new partnership agreements:
- COPARMEX CDMX – represented by Vice President Carlos Landa
- Santander Bank – represented by Héctor F. Rivas Valero, Director of Santander International Desk
🌍 IMBC: Committed to Bilateral Growth
As it celebrates this milestone, IMBC reaffirms its mission as a representative voice, business catalyst, and strategic partner for Indian and Mexican enterprises. The Chamber remains dedicated to expanding its impact and building bridges of collaboration, innovation, and shared prosperity.
Let’s continue shaping a future of opportunity for India and Mexico—together. 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇽
