Commerce Minister calls Swiss industry to partner in India’s growth story

11 Jun 2025 Evaluate

Highlighting India’s transformative growth story and vast opportunities for collaboration, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal has invited the Swiss business community to be active partners in India’s journey towards becoming a $30-35 trillion economy by 2047. In a symbolic gesture of partnership, Minister proposed the creation of a dedicated Swiss Enclave in India - a zone tailored for Swiss businesses - to provide comfort and a sense of home for Swiss enterprises looking to establish a base in India.

Goyal further highlighted India’s remarkable transformation - from a $270 billion economy 30 years ago to a $4 trillion economy today - and its ambition to grow further to $30-35 trillion as the nation approaches 100 years of independence. He noted India’s youthful demographic with an average age of 28.4 years and emphasized that the nation will continue to remain young and vibrant for decades to come. Goyal underlined the advantages of India as a trusted, rule-of-law-based, and democratic country where Swiss businesses can operate without fear of discrimination. He said ‘Democracy, demographic dividend, decisive leadership, and diversity make India a dependable partner.’

Besides, referring to the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), Goyal termed it a ‘Trust and Efficiency Partnership’ - a relationship built on mutual confidence and complementarity. He expressed optimism that this partnership would mark the beginning of a new era of cooperation between India and the four EFTA nations, opening new avenues for trade, investment, and innovation.


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