New Delhi, November 2026 : Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday invited global businesses to invest in India, describing the country as a safe and reliable destination amid growing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. He urged international companies to establish manufacturing facilities, technology centres and global capability centres (GCCs) in the world's fastest-growing major economy.
Addressing the CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Goyal encouraged investors to "make India your address" for their next factory, design centre and global capability centre. He also called on businesses to prioritise quality and sustainability while expanding their operations in the country.
"Invest in factories, hotels, and data centres because India is a safe destination," the minister said, highlighting opportunities across sectors for international investors and India's trading partners.
Goyal said India's strengths included its large talent pool, entrepreneurial capabilities, expanding manufacturing base and rapidly growing startup ecosystem. These advantages, he added, positioned the country to play a significant role in shaping the future of the global economy.
"The success of Indian talent across the globe is not just an achievement for an individual, it is an opportunity for India's growth, prosperity and progress," he said.
"When India rises, the world finds new possibilities," Goyal added.
India Highlights Intellectual Property Protection
The minister also sought to reassure global businesses about India's commitment to protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) and safeguarding technology. He said the country respected ownership of intellectual property and did not engage in technology theft, presenting this as an important factor for companies considering long-term investments.
"India always respects intellectual property rights. We do not steal anyone's technology. We ensure that whatever is rightfully yours remains with you," Goyal said.
Using a reference to the popular character Kattappa from the film Baahubali, the minister emphasised India's commitment to building dependable international partnerships.
"In a world full of Kattappas, India offers you a partner that will not stab you in the back," he said.
Goyal described trust as one of the most valuable and difficult-to-find commodities in the current global business environment.
"Trust is the scarcest commodity. It is most difficult to find," he said.
He further argued that the basis of international business competitiveness was changing, with reliability and trust becoming increasingly important alongside cost considerations.
"If the 20th century was dictated by cost arbitrage, the 21st will be defined by trust arbitrage," the minister said.
India Pitches Predictability Amid Global Uncertainty
Goyal said India offered policy and business predictability at a time when geopolitical conflicts and international tensions were disrupting global trade and supply chains.
His remarks were aimed at encouraging multinational companies to consider India as a long-term base for manufacturing, technology development, research and investment.
The CII Partnership Summit 2026 provided a platform for India to showcase its investment opportunities and strengthen engagement with global businesses. Goyal's pitch focused on India's talent, industrial capabilities, technology ecosystem, intellectual property protection and commitment to building trusted international partnerships.
