ApexBrasil President Jorge Viana announced significant investment deals and business partnerships following President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to India. A direct air route between India and Brazil is in the works, with a probable stop in South Africa. Viana revealed plans for Brazilian products to be stocked in major Indian retail chains. Viana referred to the outcomes of the visit as ‘extraordinary results.’ The engagement between the two countries was robust, as seen in the large participation and concrete outcomes of the forum. He highlighted the placement of Brazilian products in key Indian supermarket chains as a direct result of the increased political engagement. Viana noted that a high-level meeting with leading Indian industrial groups, facilitated by Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran, resulted in several announcements. The Tata Group’s investment in its Brazilian operations, particularly in the automotive sector, was discussed, with plans for further expansion and investment. Viana emphasized the transformative potential of improved connectivity and announced the upcoming direct air link between New Delhi and Brazil with a possible layover in Johannesburg.