The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) hosted an Indian business delegation in Accra as the government steps up efforts to attract foreign capital across manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
The delegation, comprising firms in sectors including fast-moving consumer goods, is exploring partnerships and market entry strategies, positioning Ghana as a base for expansion into West Africa. Abdul Razak Baba, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GIPC, said the agency is focused on facilitating credible partnerships and guiding investors through regulatory processes.
He outlined priority sectors, company registration requirements, licensing procedures and available fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, as well as after-care services designed to support long-term operations.
The Deputy CEO encouraged the delegation to leverage Ghana’s strategic location and access to regional markets through the Economic Community of West African States and the African Continental Free Trade Area. Ghana hosts the AfCFTA Secretariat, which positions it as a commercial gateway to a market of more than 400 million people in West Africa.
Several delegates expressed interest in joint ventures, distributorship arrangements, local manufacturing and technology partnerships. Proposals discussed included smart infrastructure solutions, energy-efficient technologies and agri-tech applications aimed at improving productivity.
The engagement comes as Ghana pursues industrialisation and digitalisation strategies to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on primary commodity exports. Foreign direct investment remains central to those ambitions, particularly in sectors that can generate skilled jobs and boost export capacity.
Any projects emerging from the discussions will depend on alignment with local partners and compliance with Ghana’s incentive and regulatory frameworks, GIPC officials said.
India has been an active trade and investment partner in West Africa, and Ghana’s outreach underscores competition among regional economies to attract capital in manufacturing and clean energy as global supply chains diversify.
