Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that businesses should focus on swadeshi products, as this will not only help India’s growth but also strengthen the country’s financial security. Addressing the 56th EEPC India National Awards in New Delhi today, Mr Goyal said that regardless of the challenges arising in the global situation, India remains united as a nation.

 

 

The Minister also recalled that on 15th August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a clarion call for swadeshi products, stressing the importance of innovation. Mr Goyal said that the country’s 1.4 billion people, businesses and trade should focus on Made in India products. He also highlighted that the country’s strength relies on trade and the MSME sector, which forms the backbone of the country’s businesses. The Minister said that with GST rate cuts and simplification, Prime Minister Modi has given a boost to domestic demand.