During his visit to the United States from September 30 to October 4, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in discussions with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and prominent CEOs to explore investment opportunities in India and strengthen bilateral cooperation and part of sixth India-US Commercial Dialog.
A key focus of their discussions was enhancing collaboration in critical minerals supply chains, as recommended by the U.S.-India CEO Forum. This forum serves as a platform for private sector members to provide recommendations to both governments, addressing concerns and suggestions to bolster bilateral economic ties. It operates in conjunction with the government-to-government U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue.
The ministers also explored avenues to increase U.S. investments in India, particularly in newly planned industrial cities. This aligns with the fact that the United States is India’s largest trade partner and export destination, underscoring the importance of their economic relationship.
The U.S.-India CEO Forum, jointly chaired by Goyal and Raimondo, with private sector co-chairs N Chandrasekaran (Tata Sons) and James Taiclet (Lockheed Martin), convened for the third time since its 2022 reconstitution. During the meeting, CEOs presented priority areas for strengthening partnerships such as entrepreneurship, small business promotion, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, defense, ICT, digital infrastructure, energy, water, environment, manufacturing, financial services, and trade and investments.
This high-level engagement between Indian and U.S. officials and business leaders highlights the ongoing efforts to deepen economic ties between the two nations. By focusing on critical areas such as supply chains, investments, and cross-sector collaborations, both countries aim to create stronger partnerships and drive growth in their respective economies.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
