VIATGE EMPRESARIAL ÍNDIA 2026

PRODECA & Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food is organising a Business Mission to India, visiting the cities of New Delhi and Mumbai from 13 to 18 September 2026. The aim is to facilitate access for Catalan agri-food companies to business opportunities in the Indian market.

OBJECTIVE AND FORMAT OF THE MISSION

The Business Mission will be organized as a collective market exploration visit. Its objective is to provide participating companies with a practical understanding of the Indian commercial environment, validate market entry channels and establish an initial network of contacts with local operators.

The program will include:

• Group meetings with importers and distributors;
• Visits to organized and traditional retail outlets (kiranas);
• Visits to Horeca and foodservice channels;
• Meetings with sector organizations and industry stakeholders.

All activities will be carried out on a shared basis among participating companies. Individual meeting agendas will not be arranged.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

The mission will be conducted according to the following provisional schedule:

• Sunday, 13 September
  Flight from Barcelona to New Delhi.
• Monday, 14 – Tuesday, 15 September | New Delhi
  Business agenda and market exploration in New Delhi.
• Domestic flight from New Delhi to Mumbai.
• Wednesday, 16 – Thursday, 17 September | Mumbai
  Business agenda and market exploration in Mumbai.
• Friday, 18 September
  Flight from Mumbai to Barcelona.

MARKET CONTEXT

India is one of the world's fastest-growing agri-food markets, both because of its demographic scale and the evolution of urban consumer habits. The expansion of the middle classes, the modernization of retail, the growth of digital channels, and increasing demand for differentiated products are creating new opportunities for European and Mediterranean agri-food products.

This context is further reinforced by the forthcoming Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India, which is expected to create a new framework for European companies through the gradual improvement of market access conditions.

The 2026–2027 period is therefore considered particularly strategic for building distribution channels, brand awareness, and commercial relationships before tariff reductions lead to stronger European competition in the Indian market.

New Delhi

New Delhi and its metropolitan area constitute one of the country's main institutional, commercial, and corporate centres. The capital is home to importers, distributors, trade associations, Horeca operators, specialized retailers, and organizations involved in regulation and international trade.

Including New Delhi in the program will enable participants to gain firsthand insight into how the market operates in northern India, assess the potential of Catalan products within import and retail channels, and visit representative outlets from both traditional retail and more specialized formats.

Mumbai

Mumbai is India's leading financial and commercial center and one of the country's most advanced markets for premium consumption, modern retail, imported products and innovative distribution formats. The city brings together key operators in food retail, gourmet food, beverages, Horeca, and specialized distribution channels.

The visit to Mumbai will provide an opportunity to assess the positioning of Catalan agri-food products in a highly sophisticated commercial environment, characterized by affluent urban consumers and a growing range of international products.

Further information is available at the following links:

• Catalan Food Trade India (June 2026)
• Exporting Agri-food Products to India: Everything You Need to Know (online formation in catalan)

Strategic Value of the Mission

The combination of New Delhi and Mumbai enables participants to:

• Assess the potential of Catalan agri-food products in India's main commercial hubs;
• Gain first-hand knowledge of organized and traditional retail channels, Horeca, and specialized stores;
• Establish contacts with qualified operators capable of regional or nationwide distribution;
• Analyze pricing, formats, packaging, product assortment, and competition.

TARGET SECTORS

The mission is primarily aimed at companies operating in the following sectors:

• olive oil and related products;
• gourmet and delicatessen products;
• value-added snacks and appetisers;
• healthy and functional foods;
• Ingredients and products for the professional channel;
• preserved foods, ready meals, and processed products;
• confectionery, chocolate, biscuits, and bakery products;
• processed meat products;
• premium or functional non-alcoholic beverages;
• wine, cava, and other alcoholic beverages.

This list is indicative rather than exhaustive. The final selection of participants may consider the suitability of the product for the Indian market, the company's export capacity, the availability of English-language materials, and the fit with the operators included in the program.

PARTICIPATION COST

• There is no participation fee for selected companies.

PRODECA will cover the costs of organizing the mission, coordinating the collective agenda, and providing technical support throughout the program.

Participating companies will be responsible for the following expenses:

• international flights;
• domestic flight from New Delhi to Mumbai;
• accommodation;
• meals and daily expenses;
• travel insurance;
• visas, where applicable;
• any other costs arising from participation.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• The mission is open to agri-food companies based in Catalonia or with production facilities in Catalonia, offering their own products and pursuing international markets.

Participating companies are recommended to have:

• export experience or a clear capacity to adapt to complex markets;
• Commercial materials are available in English;
• up-to-date technical data sheets and product information;
• Defined export prices and commercial terms;
• the capacity to follow up commercially after the mission;
• a participant with commercial decision-making authority and a good command of English.

Once registered, companies will receive a questionnaire requesting detailed information about their profile, product portfolio, international experience, and commercial objectives in order to facilitate the organization of the collective agenda.

Before the mission, PRODECA will hold a preparatory meeting with participating companies to:

• Present the organization of the mission;
• Share market information and operator profiles;
• Explain how the activities and program will be conducted.

Participation will be subject to validation by PRODECA, considering the suitability of the company's profile and products in relation to the objectives and characteristics of the mission.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• The deadline for submitting applications is 31 July 2026.

Interested companies must complete the registration form available via the link at the bottom of this call.

Once the application has been received, PRODECA will contact the company to gather any additional information required for the organization of the mission.