LAPP Group welcomed HE Ajit Gupte, Ambassador of India to Germany, and Shatrughna Sinha, Consul General of India in Munich, to its European headquarters in Stuttgart. The delegation was received by Andreas Lapp, Honorary Consul of India for Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, along with senior executives from the company.
The visit highlighted the growing industrial and economic ties between Germany and India and reflected the importance of India as a strategic market for the LAPP Group. Over the past three decades, the company has built a significant presence in India through manufacturing, sales and technical operations.
Today, LAPP India operates three manufacturing facilities, several sales offices and employs more than 500 people, making it the company’s second-largest market globally. The business supports a wide range of sectors including automotive, renewable energy, infrastructure and mechanical engineering.
During the visit, company leaders presented an overview of LAPP’s operations and its long-term engagement with India’s industrial ecosystem. Discussions also explored future growth opportunities and the role of technology partnerships in supporting industrial development.
A key topic of conversation was the recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to strengthen economic cooperation between the two regions. The agreement aims to reduce tariffs, streamline regulatory requirements and facilitate smoother trade flows between European and Indian businesses. For LAPP, the agreement is expected to enhance market access and support the expansion of its cable and connectivity solutions across India’s rapidly growing manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
Sumit Mitra, Managing Director of LAPP India, highlighted the country’s importance within the company’s global strategy. “India is not only a key market for LAPP but also a centre of excellence for innovation and talent,” Mitra said. “Our continued investment reflects our commitment to supporting India’s industrial growth and contributing to the development of advanced industrial communication technologies. We believe India will play an important role in shaping the future of connected industries.”
The visit concluded with discussions on strengthening cooperation between German and Indian industry stakeholders and exploring opportunities for collaboration in emerging sectors. Through initiatives such as these engagements, LAPP continues to reinforce its long-term commitment to India while supporting closer Indo-German industrial cooperation and technological innovation.
