PM Strengthens Investment Ties in Johannesburg Meeting With Naspers Leadership Team

During his visit to Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with Naspers Chairman Koos Bekker and Group CEO Fabricio Bloisi, focusing on strengthening long-term investment cooperation between India and South Africa. The conversation marked an important step toward expanding economic partnerships and encouraging global companies to invest more deeply in India’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Meeting highlighted the growing confidence global firms continue to place in India’s economic potential. Naspers, one of the world’s leading technology investors, has played a major role in supporting India’s startup and digital innovation landscape over the past decade. From fintech and e-commerce to ed-tech and mobility, Naspers-backed companies have contributed to job creation, digital empowerment, and youth-driven entrepreneurship across the country.

According to government officials, deepening investment linkages was the central theme of the discussion. The Prime Minister emphasized India’s transformation into a global hub for innovation, supported by strong digital infrastructure, a young skilled workforce, and ambitious economic reforms. He encouraged Naspers to explore new opportunities in emerging sectors, including artificial intelligence, green technology, digital logistics, and advanced manufacturing.

Mr. Koos Bekker expressed appreciation for the dynamic growth of India’s technology sector, noting that the country’s talented youth have been at the core of Naspers’ most successful investments. He added that India’s thriving digital market continues to be one of the company’s strongest global commitments.

Group CEO Fabricio Bloisi echoed these remarks, highlighting the company’s ongoing collaborations with Indian startups and its plans to expand partnerships in areas such as digital learning, financial access, and small-business empowerment. Bloisi emphasized that India’s combination of talent, scale, and innovation makes it a crucial destination for long-term investment.

For India, the meeting is significant not only from an economic standpoint but also in terms of global positioning. As international companies diversify their operations and seek stable, growth-driven markets, India’s role as a preferred investment destination continues to rise. The government’s focus on “Make in India,” digital governance, and startup development has further strengthened its global appeal.

The Prime Minister praised Naspers for actively working with Indian youth across diverse sectors. He noted that the company’s contributions help enhance skill development, promote digital inclusion, and support millions of young entrepreneurs aiming to build globally competitive businesses. With India set to become one of the world’s largest digital economies, such partnerships are likely to play a transformative role in shaping future growth.

The Johannesburg meeting underscored the shared vision between India and Naspers: creating sustainable economic opportunities driven by technology, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration. As India continues to accelerate its digital revolution, multinational investors like Naspers are expected to deepen their contributions to the country’s innovation landscape.