Thu Jan 23 16:28:20 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu and Saxony Explore Stronger Economic Ties
**Coimbatore, India –** Efforts are underway to foster stronger economic ties between Saxony, Germany, and Tamil Nadu, India, according to participants at the inaugural Joint German-Indian Round Table (GIRT) meeting in Coimbatore on Thursday.
The meeting, bringing together the Coimbatore and Frankfurt chapters of GIRT, highlighted the similarities between Coimbatore and Saxony, particularly their significant numbers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A German delegation’s visit to Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu last year spurred these efforts.
K. Ramasamy, chairman of Roots Group of Companies and founder patron of the German-India Round Table, Coimbatore, emphasized the potential for collaboration. S. Chandrasekar, head of GIRT-Coimbatore, noted that Coimbatore aims to be a key contributor to India and Tamil Nadu’s economic growth, with GIRT facilitating industry engagement between the two regions.
Michaela Kuchler, German Consul General in Chennai, announced plans for four GIRT chapters in South India, underscoring the Consulate’s support for strengthening industrial ties between Germany and southern India. The meeting also covered topics such as German investment opportunities for Indian companies, foreign investment protection, tax implications, and strategies for Indian businesses operating in Germany. Representatives from the German Embassy also participated in the discussions.
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