New Delhi, India — Uganda High Commission New Delhi has embarked on a five-day investment roadshow across India aimed at positioning Uganda as a leading destination for foreign investment.
The initiative, organised in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is taking place from April 13 to 17, 2026, and will cover the cities of Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Chennai.
The roadshow forms part of Uganda’s broader strategy to promote economic and commercial diplomacy as a driver of transformative growth, with officials seeking to attract Indian private sector investment into key sectors of the economy.
According to organisers, the primary objective of the forum is to raise awareness about Uganda’s investment opportunities and encourage Indian companies to consider the country as a premier destination for business expansion.
The opening session in Ahmedabad drew participation from a wide range of Ugandan institutions, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Uganda, Uganda Investment Authority, Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotion Authority, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Uganda, Private Sector Foundation Uganda, and the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Energy.
On the Indian side, more than 100 companies participated, representing sectors such as agro-industrialisation, tourism, manufacturing, science, and technology.
Officials highlighted the long-standing historical and economic ties between Uganda and India, noting that a significant portion of Uganda’s Indian business community traces its roots to Gujarat—making Ahmedabad a strategic starting point for the engagement.
India remains a key partner in Uganda’s development, with strong investments in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, manufacturing, education, and renewable energy.
Ugandan officials emphasised the country’s strategic position as a gateway to East Africa and the wider African market, alongside its growing focus on industrialisation and digital transformation.
They noted that India’s strengths in information and communications technology (ICT), fintech, automotive manufacturing, and light engineering align closely with Uganda’s development priorities.
Both sides also identified opportunities for collaboration in renewable energy, particularly solar power and green technologies, as well as in agriculture, agro-processing, tourism, education, and skills development.
Organisers expressed optimism that the engagements would deepen business-to-business linkages and unlock new partnerships between Ugandan and Indian enterprises.
The forum also featured the launch of a draft Market Survey Report by CII, expected to guide investors with insights into Uganda’s business environment and sector-specific opportunities.
The roadshow continues in Mumbai and Chennai later this week, as Uganda intensifies efforts to attract foreign direct investment and strengthen bilateral trade relations with India.