Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has invited American manufacturers to explore opportunities to expand their presence in India, partner with Indian companies and co-invest in advanced manufacturing. His remarks came during a business roundtable organised by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Goyal is currently in the United States for the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting, being held in Milwaukee on September 30 and October 1. His visit also includes meetings with American businesses, investors and technology companies.Key HighlightsPiyush Goyal invited American manufacturers to deepen their presence in IndiaHe encouraged partnerships between US companies and Indian SMEsGoyal highlighted opportunities in advanced manufacturingThe minister discussed resilient global supply chainsIndia and the US are also working on an interim Bilateral Trade AgreementGoyal is meeting US business leaders during his September 29–October 5 visitGoyal Highlights India's Manufacturing OpportunitiesAddressing the NAM roundtable, Goyal highlighted the momentum in India-US economic ties, along with India's growing industrial base and skilled workforce.He invited American manufacturers to establish deeper partnerships with Indian enterprises and explore co-investment opportunities in advanced manufacturing.Goyal said such partnerships could help build more resilient supply chains while creating value for businesses and workers in both economies.The roundtable took place in Milwaukee, a major US manufacturing hub with companies operating across sectors including mechanical manufacturing, energy, food and beverage and water technology.India-US Trade Talks Also On AgendaGoyal's outreach to American manufacturers comes alongside ongoing India-US trade negotiations.During his US visit, the minister is scheduled to hold discussions with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as both countries continue work on a proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. The two sides are working towards an interim deal based on the joint statement issued in February 2026.The broader discussions are expected to cover market access and ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.(READ MORE : India-US Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal Heads to US to Advance Bilateral Trade Pact)Goyal's US Visit and Business EngagementGoyal's September 29 to October 5 US visit includes participation in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting as well as meetings with CEOs and business representatives in Milwaukee and Chicago.According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, he is engaging with companies from manufacturing, consumer goods, agri-business, retail and technology. The government is using these meetings to highlight India as a manufacturing and investment destination and encourage greater partnerships between American and Indian businesses.The minister is also expected to meet startups and innovative companies and discuss opportunities for expanding trade, investment and business collaboration.The outreach comes as India seeks to strengthen its manufacturing base and attract greater international investment while developing more resilient supply chains.
