New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called on Indian industries to strengthen their global presence and position the country as a leading manufacturing hub, stressing the need to focus on exports, technology and design alongside domestic demand.
Speaking at a curtain-raiser event for the third edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, Goyal expressed confidence that India would achieve its $1 trillion export target this year.
He said Indian automotive component manufacturers had demonstrated their capabilities by supplying high-quality products to automobile companies in Japan and Europe. He urged tyre distributors, auto component makers and suppliers to build stronger international partnerships and explore global markets.
Goyal said European automobile manufacturers could introduce their models in India, establish local production based on market demand and subsequently export vehicles to other countries.
Highlighting domestic demand, he cited the sale of 10 lakh cars during Navratri and 70,000 cars over the two days of Dhanteras as evidence of the market’s potential.
The upcoming Mobility Expo is expected to attract one million visitors and 25,000 international delegates.
Goyal said India should emerge not just as a manufacturing centre but also as a global hub for automotive technology and design.
