Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal spent Saturday in Singapore planning a stronger future for Indian‑Singaporean trade and investment. While touring the city, he met top executives from some of the world’s biggest investment firms and energy companies.
Goyal had a lively pitch‑session with Jim Coulter, executive chairman at Texas Pacific Group (TPG). He talked about boosting cross‑border projects and opening new avenues for investors in both India and Singapore. “We can create fresh growth opportunities together,” he said.
The minister also met Gautam Banerjee, chairman of Blackstone Singapore, to discuss long‑term capital that could strengthen supply chains through new manufacturing‑linked infrastructure projects. In the same meeting he spoke with Nags Sankarayanan, CEO of Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings, about the wide-ranging investment possibilities India offers.
Other high‑profile conversations included talks with Loh Chin Hua, CEO of Keppel, about opportunities in waste‑to‑energy, data centres, digital connectivity and infrastructure. Goyal also met Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of Saab and SEB, and EQT Asia leaders Jean Salata and Jimmy Mahanti. They explored deepening cooperation in advanced technology, defence, and sustainable infrastructure.
In a session focused on clean energy, Goyal met Kim Yin Wong, CEO of Sembcorp. He highlighted India’s achievements in renewable power and introduced plans to collaborate on green hydrogen, industrial parks, and skill‑building programmes.
Earlier that day, Goyal spoke to Singapore’s ministers at the “India‑Singapore@60: Partnership for Growth and Innovation” business event. He called for more B2B ties and a balanced, inclusive partnership that keeps both economies future‑ready.
India remains an attractive hub for global investors. Goyal’s meetings signal a push for more joint projects, deeper trade links, and shared investment in technology and clean energy…………………………….
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