~ One of the key areas of focus at the four-day event was India’s digital framework, including ONDC, Aadhaar and UPI.
Goa-based digital transformation firm, Kilowott, recently met with leading Indian companies across technology, innovation, maritime trade and talent mobility to engage with a visiting Norwegian trade delegation.
Organised by the Norway-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), the delegation’s four-day itinerary included the signing of a significant memorandum of understanding with Pune’s World Trade Center, aimed at strengthening Norwegian-Indian business collaborations in diverse sectors.
Held across Mumbai and Pune, the delegation featured 34 participants from diverse sectors, who had been invited by NICCI, an independent association tasked with promoting business relations between Norway and India, participated in various site visits, seminars and networking events in the two key cities in Maharashtra known for trade and commerce. One of the key areas of focus during the deliberations was India’s groundbreaking digital framework which includes landmark technology-based platforms such as Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Representing the Goa-based IT powerhouse Kilowott, which was originally founded in Norway, was Judah Fernandez, who participated in the series of curated events designed to foster business ties between Norwegian companies and the Indian market.
Fernandez joined thought leaders and industry experts at key discussions on innovation, technology, talent acquisition and energy ecosystems and actively engaged with Norwegian and Indian delegates, sharing insights into Kilowott’s global operations and exploring opportunities to expand collaborations in Asia, Europe and North America.
The key highlights of the NICCI delegation included seminars on navigating India’s dynamic business landscape, visiting the Mumbai-based headquarters of the ICICI Bank, the Tata Consultancy Services campus and breakout sessions addressing critical topics like digital innovation and talent mobility.
Kilowott, established in 2014 in Norway by Aaron and his brothers Caleb and Judah Fernandez, relocated its operations to Goa in 2015. The company employs over 150 professionals and specialises in leveraging design, digital technologies, and business process automation to drive customer experience transformation.
With its headquarters in Goa and a strong presence in Asia, Europe and North America, Kilowott has delivered over 2,500 projects globally.
