New Delhi, June 5 -- India and the European Union hosted the first Tech Business Forum on Thursday here in the national capital-- a key step in deepening digital and trade ties under the Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

An official statement by the European Union noted that building on the Comprehensive Strategic Agenda Towards 2030, agreed by EU and Indian leaders earlier this year, the forum brought together businesses, policymakers, researchers, think tanks and civil society. The event focused on strengthening private sector collaboration and identifying opportunities for joint innovation and growth.

As per the statement, the Forum was organised by the EU Delegation to India and Bhutan and the Ministry of Electronics and Informati...