Poland-India
Both Poland and India boast robust and dynamic economies, providing unique opportunities for collaboration. Situated in Central Europe, Poland serves as a strategic gateway for Indian businesses looking to expand into European Union markets. Meanwhile, India, with its large and diverse consumer base, offers an intriguing market for Polish companies seeking new avenues for growth.
India, with its rapidly expanding economy and diverse sectors like IT, services, and manufacturing, offers a vibrant market for Polish businesses. India's remarkable ascent to the fifth-largest global economy, made India a significant trade and investment partner for the European Union and other global partners.
On the other hand, Poland, as one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, provides a solid entry point for Indian businesses into the Central European markets.​ With over 25 years of steady economic development, Poland stands as the sixth-largest economy in the EU, boasting resilience during the challenges of the 2008-2010 recession. As both nations look toward the future, Poland aims to collaborate with India in sectors like food processing and mining, aligning with India's exploration of new investment horizons in Central Europe.
Country Comparison
Size
Population​
Currency
GDP per capita
312,680 km²
37.75 mln
Polish Zloty
1 PLN = 20 INR
18321 USD
11x bigger then Poland
38x bigger
Indian Rupee
100 INR = 5 PLN
7.7x smaller
Poland and India also share...
Historical Ties
Poland and India not only share economic ties but also have a historical connection. During World War II, thousands of Poles fled their country and sought refuge around the world. One of the first countries to offer help was India, led by the so-called ‘Good Maharaja’ Jam Saheb, who took in many Polish orphans. This historical link adds a profound dimension to the relationship, symbolizing a shared spirit of solidarity.
Cultural Synergy
Polish artist Stefan Norblin decorated and designed for at least three, possibly four, maharajas’ palaces. Norblin lived and worked in India from 1941 to 1946, contributing art and design, including about 60 monumental murals and oil paintings, to the palaces at Jodhpur, Morvi, Ramgarh Raj, and, it is believed, Dhrangadhra. His creations constitute possibly one of India’s most significant collections of Art Deco paintings by a single artist.
Academic Cooperation
Educational partnerships between institutions in Poland and India have facilitated the cross-pollination of ideas and the cultivation of a global academic community. The study of Polish and Indian languages in educational institutions in both countries deepens linguistic understanding and strengthens cultural bonds. At Polish universities, students can study Sanskrit, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Urdu. In India, the Polish language is taught at Delhi University.Polish Sanskrit scholar prof. Krzysztof Marian Byrski was awarded the Padma Shree Award in 2022.