Goyal met top US officials and business leaders, receiving a positive response as companies expressed confidence in India’s growth and interest in expanding operations
New Delhi
India and the United States have agreed to continue talks aimed at finalising a mutually beneficial trade agreement, the government announced on Friday. The decision followed Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to the US from September 22 to 24.
During the trip, Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor. He also held discussions with US businesses and investors on boosting bilateral trade and investment. According to the Commerce Ministry, the meetings with American companies received a “positive response,” with business leaders showing confidence in India’s growth and expressing interest in expanding operations.
Talks with the US administration were described as constructive, with both sides exchanging views on possible contours of a deal. It was agreed to keep engagement active to achieve an early outcome. Negotiations are also underway to finalise the first tranche of the pact, with hopes for an interim understanding soon.
In addition to trade discussions, Goyal joined a high-level session on energy security in New York. He stressed opportunities for greater India-US cooperation in nuclear power, renewable energy, and start-up collaborations. Highlighting India’s integrated national grid, he underlined the importance of reliable supply and resilience.
Goyal reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global vision of “One Sun, One World, One Grid” and India’s role in the International Solar Alliance. He also pointed to India’s achievements in solar power and renewables as examples of inclusive and sustainable growth.
The visit marked another step toward deepening India-US economic ties, as both countries look to balance trade interests with long-term strategic cooperation.
