India and Sweden continue to deepen bilateral cooperation as Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson praised the progress made on the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement. The leaders discussed strengthening partnerships in trade, innovation, green technology, clean energy and investment. The talks underline growing strategic and economic ties between India and Europe amid shifting global supply chains and geopolitical challenges.


India-Sweden Ties: Swedish PM Hails Progress On India-EU Free Trade Agreement 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Swedish leaders and top CEOs in Gothenburg as part of his five-nation tour. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening economic ties, innovation partnerships, technology cooperation, and investment opportunities between India and Sweden. PM Modi’s meetings with business leaders are also aimed at boosting trade and strategic collaboration across key sectors.


PM Modi's 5 Nation Tour: PM Modi to Meet Swedish Leaders & Top CEOs in Gotenburg

New Delhi: In November 1913, the Swedish Academy made history by awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature to Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European laureate. The honour was for Gitanjali, his English prose translation of Bengali devotional songs. The citation hailed “profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse” that had introduced Indian poetic thought to the West.&nbsp;Tagore, then travelling, could not attend the Stockholm ceremony. His telegram, read at the Grand Hôtel Nobel Banquet on 10 December 1913, distilled the moment: “I beg to convey to the Swedish Academy my grateful appreciation of the breadth of understanding which has brought the distant near, and has made a stranger a brother.”&nbsp;He finally reached Sweden in May 1921, eight years later. Received by King Gustav V, Tagore delivered his Nobel lecture at the Swedish Academy on 26 May, reflecting humbly on the prize as a bridge between East and West. He visited again in 1926, further strengthening cultural ties. His works were widely translated into Swedish and found places in libraries across the country. For Sweden’s literary world, the award signalled that the Nobel Prize would now truly belong to global literature.&nbsp;More than a century on, that connection thrives in an unlikely corner of southern Sweden. In Lund, Bubu Munshi-Eklund, a Bengali singer trained at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, has lived since 1983. Married to Swedish journalist Lars Eklund, she founded the Lund International Tagore Choir around 2011-2012. The group, mainly Swedish singers, performs Rabindrasangeet, Tagore’s songs, in the original Bengali, capturing their raga-based melodies, seasonal imagery and spiritual depth.&nbsp;Munshi-Eklund has spent four decades teaching Swedes the nuances of Tagore’s music. The choir has performed at landmark events, including the Nobel Museum in Stockholm in 2002 and the centenary of Tagore’s Nobel Prize at Stockholm Public Library in December 2013. Their renditions keep alive not just the songs but the humanist philosophy that earned Tagore global recognition.&nbsp;The story of Tagore in Sweden is one of mutual discovery. What began with a prize awarded in a war-shadowed Europe has evolved into living cultural exchange, Swedish voices singing Bengali lyrics under Nordic skies.

Bubu Munshi-Eklund, a Bengali singer trained at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, married Swedish journalist Lars Eklund and has been living in Lund since 1983. She founded the Lund International Tagore Choir around 2011-2012.

New Delhi: In November 1913, the Swedish Academy made history by awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature to Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European laureate. The honour was for Gitanjali, his English prose translation of Bengali devotional songs. The citation hailed “profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse” that had introduced Indian poetic thought to the West. Tagore, then travelling, could not attend the Stockholm ceremony. His telegram, read at the Grand Hôtel Nobel Banquet on 10 December 1913, distilled the moment: “I beg to convey to the Swedish Academy my grateful appreciation of the breadth of understanding which has brought the distant near, and has made a stranger a brother.” He finally reached Sweden in May 1921, eight years later. Received by King Gustav V, Tagore delivered his Nobel lecture at the Swedish Academy on 26 May, reflecting humbly on the prize as a bridge between East and West. He visited again in 1926, further strengthening cultural ties. His works were widely translated into Swedish and found places in libraries across the country. For Sweden’s literary world, the award signalled that the Nobel Prize would now truly belong to global literature. More than a century on, that connection thrives in an unlikely corner of southern Sweden. In Lund, Bubu Munshi-Eklund, a Bengali singer trained at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, has lived since 1983. Married to Swedish journalist Lars Eklund, she founded the Lund International Tagore Choir around 2011-2012. The group, mainly Swedish singers, performs Rabindrasangeet, Tagore’s songs, in the original Bengali, capturing their raga-based melodies, seasonal imagery and spiritual depth. Munshi-Eklund has spent four decades teaching Swedes the nuances of Tagore’s music. The choir has performed at landmark events, including the Nobel Museum in Stockholm in 2002 and the centenary of Tagore’s Nobel Prize at Stockholm Public Library in December 2013. Their renditions keep alive not just the songs but the humanist philosophy that earned Tagore global recognition. The story of Tagore in Sweden is one of mutual discovery. What began with a prize awarded in a war-shadowed Europe has evolved into living cultural exchange, Swedish voices singing Bengali lyrics under Nordic skies.

Bubu Munshi-Eklund, a Bengali singer trained at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, married Swedish journalist Lars Eklund and has been living in Lund since 1983. She founded the Lund International Tagore Choir around 2011-2012.

Why Swedes still sing Rabindrasangeet more than a century later

Swedish and Indian business leaders have pledged closer collaboration on decarbonising heavy industry, with Stockholm positioning itself as a key technology partner for India’s long-term shift to a low-carbon economy. The third India-Sweden Sustainability Day, organised by Business Sweden and hosted at the Swedish Consulate in Mumbai, focused on “Enabling Conditions for Industrial Net-Zero”. The event emphasised Sweden's continuing appeal for those looking for proven solutions in green steel, smart manufacturing and circular-economy models.Sweden retained second place in both the 2025 Global Innovation Index and the UN Sustainable Development Report, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most advanced sustainable economies. “India–Sweden Sustainability Day stands as a testament to the shared vision of both nations to turn ambition into action and to deliver long-term value,” said Sofia Högman, Trade and Invest Commissioner of Sweden to India. “Through forward-looking initiatives such as the India–Sweden Green Transition Partnership, we are building an ecosystem where innovation takes centre stage, and sustainability is embedded into every industrial process", she said.India has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2070 and is actively seeking foreign expertise to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement and chemicals while maintaining industrial competitiveness. Sven Östberg, Consul General of Sweden in Mumbai, told delegates: “The Sweden-India collaboration is rooted in trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to shaping a greener, more equitable future. Through these efforts, the partnership is setting new global benchmarks in advancing shared sustainability and development goals.”Agnes Julin, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi, added: “Sweden has stood with India, stands with India today, and will continue to stand with every stakeholder committed to meaningful, sustainable change. As we look ahead, let us continue to invest, to innovate… and to build the technological, commercial, and cultural bridges that will shape the next chapter of this journey.” Business Sweden, which has supported Swedish companies in India for over 25 years, this year opened a new office in Mumbai to be closer to the financial capital and the industrial cluster around Pune, where dozens of Swedish firms already operate.The Sweden-India Business Guide 2025 has been launched at the event, with fresh pledges to expand cooperation in circular economy practices, resource efficiency and clean-energy deployment. For Swedish companies, India’s combination of rapid industrial growth and ambitious climate targets represents one of the world’s largest green-market opportunities. For New Delhi, Sweden offers battle-tested technologies and financing models that can help meet sustainability goals without sacrificing economic expansion.

Sweden retained second place in both the 2025 Global Innovation Index and the UN Sustainable Development Report, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most advanced sustainable economies.

Swedish and Indian business leaders have pledged closer collaboration on decarbonising heavy industry, with Stockholm positioning itself as a key technology partner for India’s long-term shift to a low-carbon economy. The third India-Sweden Sustainability Day, organised by Business Sweden and hosted at the Swedish Consulate in Mumbai, focused on “Enabling Conditions for Industrial Net-Zero”. The event emphasised Sweden's continuing appeal for those looking for proven solutions in green steel, smart manufacturing and circular-economy models. Sweden retained second place in both the 2025 Global Innovation Index and the UN Sustainable Development Report, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most advanced sustainable economies. “India–Sweden Sustainability Day stands as a testament to the shared vision of both nations to turn ambition into action and to deliver long-term value,” said Sofia Högman, Trade and Invest Commissioner of Sweden to India. “Through forward-looking initiatives such as the India–Sweden Green Transition Partnership, we are building an ecosystem where innovation takes centre stage, and sustainability is embedded into every industrial process", she said. India has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2070 and is actively seeking foreign expertise to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement and chemicals while maintaining industrial competitiveness. Sven Östberg, Consul General of Sweden in Mumbai, told delegates: “The Sweden-India collaboration is rooted in trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to shaping a greener, more equitable future. Through these efforts, the partnership is setting new global benchmarks in advancing shared sustainability and development goals.” Agnes Julin, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi, added: “Sweden has stood with India, stands with India today, and will continue to stand with every stakeholder committed to meaningful, sustainable change. As we look ahead, let us continue to invest, to innovate… and to build the technological, commercial, and cultural bridges that will shape the next chapter of this journey.” Business Sweden, which has supported Swedish companies in India for over 25 years, this year opened a new office in Mumbai to be closer to the financial capital and the industrial cluster around Pune, where dozens of Swedish firms already operate. The Sweden-India Business Guide 2025 has been launched at the event, with fresh pledges to expand cooperation in circular economy practices, resource efficiency and clean-energy deployment. For Swedish companies, India’s combination of rapid industrial growth and ambitious climate targets represents one of the world’s largest green-market opportunities. For New Delhi, Sweden offers battle-tested technologies and financing models that can help meet sustainability goals without sacrificing economic expansion.

Sweden retained second place in both the 2025 Global Innovation Index and the UN Sustainable Development Report, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most advanced sustainable economies.

India and Sweden look to deepen green industrial ties as Delhi eyes net-zero by 2070

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