Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said that the vision of Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav is to showcase India’s growing prowess across sectors, including space technology and defence, to fuel the country’s progress towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Minister said this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of Bharatiya Vyapari Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi. Mr Goyal stressed that self-reliance and national development go hand in hand, noting that India’s four trillion dollar economy is on a strong trajectory to expand into a thirty trillion dollar economy. Highlighting the government’s trade initiatives, he said that free trade agreements signed over the last four years cover 38 developed nations with a combined GDP of 60 trillion dollars.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that technology and trade are twin engines of India’s growth story. The Minister highlighted that Free Trade Agreements signed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with 27 developed nations, including the European Union, are a matter of pride for the country. He said developed nations today see India as a ray of hope. The Minister called on businesses and traders to work together with those of FTA countries to derive the benefit of such agreements.
The Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026 is a vibrant celebration of Made in India, Made for India, Made for the World. The four-day exhibition will demonstrate the country’s trade strength, economic confidence, entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering resolve towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat. It is jointly organised by the Confederation of All India Traders and the India Trade Promotion Organisation in New Delhi.
