Bengaluru, April 3 -- In a significant shift in India's Africa outreach, Chad has emerged as a key gateway for Indian investments, with businesses increasingly eyeing the Central African nation as a strategic entry point into the continent.
This momentum was evident at the India-Africa Trade Conference 2026 held here on Friday, where policymakers, diplomats and industry leaders underscored Chad's rising importance in India's global trade strategy.
Ildjima Badda Mallot, Ambassador of Chad to India, highlighted the country's growing openness to foreign investment and its potential to serve as a bridge for Indian enterprises seeking expansion across Africa.
Driving the narrative beyond diplomacy, Babu Attica of the India Africa Trade Counci...