The companies would showcase their products and equipment to explore business opportunities in the sultanate a statement from the Indian Embassy said on Sunday.

The group comprises companies such as Shri Prempuriji Granimarbo Pvt Ltd; Prime Automation Systems Pvt Ltd; Weartech Alloys Pvt Ltd; Stone India Ltd; Maxmech Equipments Pvt Ltd; Trade Link Ltd; Pieco India Engineering Co Pvt Ltd; Algorithms Software Pvt Ltd; Livon Ceramic; Lizon; Digital Wall Tiles; Rey Cera-Creation Pvt Ltd; Simbel India Engineering Co Pvt Ltd among others.

The infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is critical for propelling India's economic growth and has been accorded a high priority by the government.

There is a huge potential for collaboration between India and Oman in construction and infrastructure sectors as Oman focuses on development of new airports medical cities convention centres hotels/resorts express highways railways affordable houses etc.

The Embassy plans to host a 'Business Meet' on October 6 for the visiting companies so that they can interact with their Omani counterparts for exchange of information and ideas about doing business including setting-up joint ventures.