Seventeen Israeli cybersecurity and water-tech companies visit Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi as Israel seeks deeper commercial ties in the fast-growing Indian marketIsrael is stepping up efforts to expand its commercial presence in India, sending two business delegations representing 17 Israeli cybersecurity and water-technology companies to meet government officials, corporations, financial institutions and local authorities in three of the country’s largest cities.The Israel Export Institute, working with the Foreign Trade Administration at Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry and Israeli economic missions in India, recently led the two delegations to Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi.GalleryIsraeli and Indian participants at the CII Water Tech Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where Israeli water-tech companies sought partnerships and commercial opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure market (Photo: Israel Export Institute)Over five days, participating companies held a series of business and professional meetings aimed at developing partnerships and commercial opportunities and gaining greater access to the Indian market.The initiative is part of a broader Israeli effort to deepen economic ties with India, which has a population of more than 1.4 billion and is among the world’s largest and fastest-growing major economies. India’s rapid investment in infrastructure, digital transformation, cybersecurity and water systems has made it an increasingly attractive market for Israeli technology companies.The Israel Export Institute said it sees significant potential for Israeli companies in the country, citing growing interest among Indian businesses, government agencies and industry leaders in Israeli technology and partnerships.“When we look at India, we see far more than a market of over a billion people,” Israel Export Institute Chairman Avi Balashnikov said. “We see a global power undergoing extraordinary growth, with a genuine need for technologies and solutions that Israel is uniquely positioned to provide.”Balashnikov said Israeli innovation enjoys strong recognition in India and that there is a “real desire” among Indian companies to form partnerships with Israeli businesses.“Our vision is to build a long-term economic bridge between our two countries and establish India as one of the key growth markets for Israeli exports in the years ahead,” he said.One of the delegations focused on cybersecurity and included nine Israeli companies: Ammune.ai, SecuPi, Dream, Reblaze, CyberproAI, Deceptive Bytes, Silverfort, Orca Security and Akamai Technologies.Representatives met senior chief information security officers, government officials, financial institutions and other prominent figures in India’s business and technology sectors.The Israel-India Watertech Conclave brings together government officials, industry representatives and technology experts as Israel seeks to expand its water-tech presence in the Indian market (Photo: Israel Export Institute)The meetings were intended to help Israeli companies pursue partnerships and commercial opportunities and establish deeper ties within the Indian market.Cybersecurity is emerging as a particularly significant area for cooperation as India accelerates the digitalization of its economy and infrastructure, increasing demand for technology designed to protect government agencies, businesses and financial systems.A second delegation focused on water technology, another field in which Israeli companies have developed substantial expertise.The participating companies met municipal and state authorities, government representatives, infrastructure companies, engineering, procurement and construction firms and other major players in India’s water and wastewater industries.The delegation also participated in professional sessions at the CII Water-Tech Summit 2026.India’s growing population, rapid urbanization and extensive infrastructure development have created significant demand for technologies related to water management and wastewater treatment, offering Israeli companies opportunities to pursue projects and local partnerships.The Export Institute said the delegations were designed not simply to introduce Israeli technology but to translate interest into concrete commercial activity.Israeli and Indian officials and business representatives meet at the India-Israel Water Security & Innovation Dialogue 2026, part of efforts to deepen cooperation in water technology and infrastructure (Photo: Israel Export Institute)“We are seeing real demand for Israeli technology on the ground,” Israel Export Institute CEO Nili Shalev said. “The companies and organizations we meet in India are not simply looking to learn about innovation — they want to evaluate solutions, launch pilots and build partnerships with Israeli companies.”Shalev said the institute’s role was to identify opportunities, provide companies with access to potential partners and connect Israeli technology with specific needs in India.“Our role at the Israel Export Institute is to identify these opportunities early, open the right doors and connect the exceptional capabilities of Israeli companies with the needs of the Indian market,” she said.The two delegations form part of the Israel Export Institute’s broader efforts to increase the international presence of Israeli companies and develop new markets for Israeli industry.India has emerged as a particularly important target because of its scale, rapid economic development and investment in areas where Israeli companies have established expertise.For Israeli businesses, the effort is aimed not only at increasing exports but at developing long-term relationships with Indian companies, government bodies and local partners that can help them operate in a vast and complex market.The delegations reflect growing interest on both sides: India is seeking advanced technology as it expands its infrastructure and digital economy, while Israel is looking for new markets and sources of export growth.