Dr. Akshay Shinde and Ajarn Paul Narula Strengthen the India–Thailand Business Alliance Through the India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026

The strategic alliance between GVTO and TIBA creates a stronger platform for bilateral trade, investment, institutional cooperation, and ASEAN market access.

Bangkok, Thailand | 12 June 2026 — The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 marked an important milestone in the shared vision of Dr. Akshay Shinde, Founder and Chairman of the Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO), and Ajarn Paul Narula, Founder and Chairman of the Thai-India Business Alliance (TIBA), to deepen business and economic cooperation between India and Thailand.

Built on mutual trust, shared objectives, and a commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, the alliance between Dr. Akshay Shinde and Ajarn Paul Narula brings together GVTO’s expanding international business network and TIBA’s strong understanding of Thailand’s commercial and institutional ecosystem.

The Conclave, organized by GVTO, was successfully held on 12 June 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, alongside ProPak Asia 2026 by Informa Markets, and proudly powered by People’s Reflections as the Media Partner.

The event brought together more than 130 delegates, over 50 business leaders, and representatives from 10+ countries. It created a high-impact international platform for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters, investors, policymakers, government representatives, and institutional leaders to develop meaningful cross-border partnerships.

A Shared Vision for India–Thailand Economic Cooperation

The collaboration between Dr. Akshay Shinde and Ajarn Paul Narula reflects a shared commitment to transforming the longstanding friendship between India and Thailand into practical trade, investment, and business opportunities.

Through this alliance, GVTO and TIBA aim to:

Connect Indian and Thai businesses with trusted international partners.
Support Indian MSMEs seeking entry into Thailand and ASEAN markets.
Help Thai companies identify manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, and investment opportunities in India.
Facilitate business matchmaking between manufacturers, buyers, exporters, importers, investors, and distributors.
Encourage institutional cooperation between industry bodies, government agencies, universities, and business associations.
Develop long-term trade corridors connecting India, Thailand, ASEAN, and Africa.
Promote bilateral initiatives in manufacturing, healthcare, technology, packaging, agriculture, logistics, tourism, education, and professional services.

The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 demonstrated how this strategic relationship can provide businesses with credible networks, local market understanding, institutional guidance, and international visibility.

International Business Collaboration and Investment Opportunities

One of the most significant outcomes of the Conclave was the strong interest shown by Thai and other international manufacturing companies in exploring investment and business opportunities within India’s growing industrial ecosystem.

Several overseas companies initiated preliminary discussions with Indian enterprises regarding manufacturing partnerships, technology collaboration, distribution networks, sourcing opportunities, joint ventures, and potential investments.

These structured business matchmaking sessions laid the foundation for long-term international partnerships while creating greater market access for Indian MSMEs across Thailand and the wider ASEAN region.

Business networking sessions were also conducted alongside ProPak Asia 2026, in the presence of the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an apex organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Through GVTO’s international network and the India–Thailand business connections strengthened through the alliance with TIBA, participating companies interacted with prospective buyers, distributors, investors, importers, exporters, and strategic partners from Thailand and other ASEAN markets.

Strengthening the India–Thailand Business Corridor

Dr. Akshay Shinde and Ajarn Paul Narula share the belief that successful international trade requires more than introductions. Businesses need trusted local partners, market intelligence, institutional support, structured follow-up, and long-term relationship-building.

Their alliance is therefore focused on developing a sustainable India–Thailand business corridor through:

Curated business delegations and international exhibitions.
Sector-specific business matchmaking.
Market-entry support for Indian and Thai companies.
Buyer, distributor, and investment facilitation.
Institutional and government engagement.
Knowledge-sharing and business advisory sessions.
Academic, skill-development, and innovation partnerships.
Follow-up mechanisms that convert initial discussions into measurable outcomes.

The Conclave represented an important step towards building this structured bilateral ecosystem.

Gratitude to the Embassy of India, Bangkok

Dr. Akshay Shinde, Ajarn Paul Narula, and the participating business community extend their sincere gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Puneet Agrawal, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Embassy of India, Bangkok, for their continued encouragement of initiatives aimed at strengthening India–Thailand economic relations.

The Embassy’s commitment to advancing India’s trade and business interests in Thailand continues to inspire platforms that transform diplomatic goodwill into meaningful commercial and institutional opportunities.

Distinguished Guests

The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 was honoured by the presence of distinguished international dignitaries, institutional representatives, and industry leaders, including:

H.E. Korn Dabbaransi – Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
Hon. Louis Vama – Associate Judge, International Trade Court
Ajarn Paul Narula – Founder and Chairman, Thai-India Business Alliance (TIBA)
Mr. Fraser Hawkes – Group Portfolio Director, Informa Markets
Mr. Shekhar Amberkar – Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP)
Mr. Shrikant Gharat – Founder and Director, People’s Reflections, Media Partner
Dr. Akshay Shinde – Founder and Chairman, Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO)
Mr. Rahul Arya – Chief Marketing Officer, Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO)

Key Outcomes of the Conclave

The India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026 successfully:

Connected Indian and Thai manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, investors, government representatives, and institutional leaders.
Created structured pathways for Indian MSMEs to enter Thailand, ASEAN, and other international markets.
Facilitated cross-border business matchmaking between India, Thailand, and other participating countries.
Generated international interest in India’s manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Strengthened cooperation between GVTO, TIBA, industry bodies, and international business networks.
Encouraged greater Thai participation in Indian trade and investment opportunities.
Created new partnerships across logistics, agribusiness, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, packaging, tourism, education, digital innovation, and professional services.
Reinforced India’s position as a trusted global manufacturing, sourcing, investment, and export destination.
Established a foundation for future India–Thailand business delegations, sector-specific meetings, and international conclaves.

Joint Leadership Perspective

Speaking about the vision behind the Conclave and the alliance, Dr. Akshay Shinde, Founder and Chairman of GVTO, said:

“Our alliance with Ajarn Paul Narula and the Thai-India Business Alliance is built on a shared commitment to creating real opportunities for businesses in both countries. The India–Thailand Business Conclave is more than an event—it is a gateway connecting Indian manufacturers, exporters, startups, and MSMEs with global buyers, investors, institutions, and trusted partners across Thailand and ASEAN. Together, we want to make international expansion more accessible, structured, and result-oriented for every deserving entrepreneur.”

Highlighting the importance of trusted bilateral cooperation, Ajarn Paul Narula, Founder and Chairman of TIBA, said:

“India and Thailand share deep historical, cultural, and economic relations. Our alliance with Dr. Akshay Shinde and GVTO will help transform these strong ties into practical business opportunities. By connecting credible enterprises, institutions, investors, and industry leaders, we aim to build a sustainable bridge that supports bilateral trade, investment, innovation, and long-term economic growth.”

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand H.E. Korn Dabbaransi added:

“The India–Thailand Business Conclave provides an excellent platform for strengthening trade relations between India and ASEAN. Such initiatives create valuable opportunities for businesses to build partnerships, expand into new markets, and contribute to sustainable economic growth across the region.”

The Road Ahead

Following the success of the India–Thailand Business Conclave 2026, Dr. Akshay Shinde and Ajarn Paul Narula intend to further strengthen their alliance through structured bilateral initiatives.

Future areas of cooperation may include:

India–Thailand trade and investment delegations.
Sector-specific business meetings and roundtables.
Manufacturing and technology partnerships.
Medical tourism and healthcare collaboration.
Food processing, packaging, and agribusiness initiatives.
Tourism and hospitality partnerships.
Educational, research, and student-exchange programs.
Startup, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.
Support for Thai businesses entering India and Indian businesses entering Thailand.

This alliance is expected to play a meaningful role in developing a trusted, inclusive, and opportunity-driven platform for India–Thailand business cooperation.

About the Global Vision Trade Organization

The Global Vision Trade Organization (GVTO) is an international trade and business networking platform dedicated to promoting cross-border collaboration between India and global markets.

Beginning with the India–Thailand Trade Corridor initiative in 2019, GVTO has expanded into a globally recognized organization with an active presence in more than 40 countries.

The organization has facilitated over ₹500 crore in potential trade opportunities, supported more than 900 businesses in accessing international markets, and continues to empower MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters, startups, and first-time exporters through international exhibitions, guided trade facilitation, structured business networking, trade delegations, investment promotion, and global business initiatives across ASEAN, Africa, the Middle East, and other emerging markets.

About the Thai-India Business Alliance

The Thai-India Business Alliance (TIBA), founded and chaired by Ajarn Paul Narula, works to strengthen commercial, institutional, and people-to-people connections between Thailand and India.

Through its business network and understanding of the Thai market, TIBA supports bilateral engagement, strategic introductions, investment promotion, market access, and long-term cooperation between businesses and institutions from both countries.

The alliance between GVTO and TIBA, led by Dr. Akshay Shinde and Ajarn Paul Narula, represents a shared commitment to converting India–Thailand relations into sustainable business partnerships and measurable economic opportunities.