Union Minister Goyal asks entrepreneurs to focus on quality to attract investments from Canada

New Delhi, May 12 (KNN) Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged Indian businesses to focus on quality, scale, design, and packaging to earn the confidence and trust of consumers and businesses in Canada.

During the Trade and Investment Promotion Event for the Agricultural and Food Processing sector with Indian companies and Canadian importers on the sidelines of SIAL-2023 in Toronto, Goyal said that there is huge potential of growth in the expansion of business and engagement between India and Canada.

The focus has to be on shared prosperity for people across the world making all stakeholders in the value chain prosperous, he said.

Goyal pointed out that the food industry is a high profile, high profits and high growth sunrise sector. He said that it is a focus area of Government and businesses as it directly impacts agriculture in India by adding value to the products of farmers and encouraging diversification of crops, fruits, vegetables.

“Millets are becoming popular amongst consumers in India and the world, it is important to highlight the nutritional and health benefits of millets especially among the youth who need high energy and high protein food intake. Millets can be a game changer in promotion of the Indian food industry,” he added.

The Minister appreciated the participation by Indian businesses at SIAL 2023 as it showcased India to the world. He said that the challenge ahead is to organize a larger and bigger trade show in the food industry in India or abroad showcasing the best we have to offer across continents.

In another meeting with Canadian companies in Toronto yesterday, the commerce minister invited the people and businesses from Canada to visit India.  (KNN Bureau)