What Tremendous Opportunities Does India Offer for Singapore-Based Investors?

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Key Takeaways
- India offers vast investment opportunities across multiple sectors.
- Strengthening trade ties with Singapore is a priority.
- Focus on renewable energy and sustainability.
- Business Roundtable showcased India's growth potential.
- Collaboration in skill development is essential for future growth.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (NationPress) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India provides exceptional prospects for investors from Singapore across various sectors. Speaking at the 'India-Singapore@60: Partnership for Growth and Innovation' Business Session in Singapore, alongside Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry, he emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration and B2B opportunities among businesses.
Goyal highlighted the importance of fortifying India-Singapore trade and investment relations to create a more balanced, inclusive, and future-oriented economic partnership.
"We are focused on collaborating and expediting numerous initiatives initiated by the India-Singapore Business Roundtable," the minister conveyed to attendees.
"I encourage you to consider the vast potential that India presents," Goyal noted, referencing the country's rapid economic progress.
The Commerce Minister also met with Kim Yin Wong, Group President and CEO of Sembcorp, where they discussed India's significant strides in renewable energy and future ambitions, exploring collaboration in clean energy, green hydrogen, industrial parks, and skill development.
On Friday, Goyal engaged in discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to strengthen trade and investment connections, enhance innovation cooperation, and explore new avenues in sustainable development between the two nations, as per an official statement.
The Indian minister is undertaking a three-day official visit to Singapore aimed at reinforcing bilateral economic and trade ties. The visit underscores India’s robust growth trajectory, commitment to investment-driven reforms, and the extensive opportunities accessible to global partners in manufacturing, infrastructure, financial services, and the green economy.
A key highlight of the visit was the Business Roundtable on Foreign Direct Investment in the Manufacturing Sector, attended by pivotal decision-makers from AmCham, EuroCham, the German Chamber of Industry & Commerce, and other business leaders. During the keynote address, Goyal emphasized India’s vigorous economic growth, pro-investment policies, and strategic initiatives designed to enhance its status as a global manufacturing hub.
In addition to these leadership engagements, he also conducted strategic business meetings with prominent corporates in Singapore and institutional investors.