Piyush Goyal Invites Dutch Investors to India

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the India–Netherlands Business Forum during his visit to the Netherlands, highlighted the work ethic of India’s workforce and encouraged Dutch companies to invest in the country. He said Indian employees were keen to work hard and suggested that businesses investing in India could benefit from the country’s workforce and growth potential. Goyal also discussed how investment in food processing could benefit farmers by creating better opportunities and strengthening links between agriculture and industry.

During the visit, Goyal met leading Dutch business representatives and urged them to explore investment opportunities in India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions with the Dutch government covered semiconductors, green hydrogen, clean energy, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing. The talks were aimed at identifying new trade and investment opportunities, including through the proposed use of a free trade agreement (FTA). The two countries had agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands in May, according to the provided report.