The India Business Forum (SA), in partnership with The British Chamber of Business Southern Africa, The British High Commission, ABSA, Barclays, and Rothschild & Co., successfully hosted the 2025 Budget: Insights and Strategies for Navigating the Evolving Economic Landscape event. Mr. Jeff Gable, Head of Macro and Fixed Income Research at ABSA, shared expert insights on the 2025/2026 budget, discussing its impact on business, economic growth, and global market trends. Mr. Ashutosh Kumar, Country Head & CEO of State Bank of India - South Africa, presented an overview of India’s budget and its global implications.

The MoU Signing Ceremony was led by Mr. Nihar Patnaik, President of CII-IBF SA, and Mrs. Tshepo Ncube, President of the British Chamber of Business Southern Africa, marking a pivotal step in fostering stronger business ties between India and South Africa.