Goyal invites Israeli firms to invest in India, stresses tie-ups in AI, infra

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India offered vast investment opportunities for Israeli companies, and that industries from both nations could deepen cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure development, manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Speaking at the India-Israel Business Summit alongside Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat, Goyal called India a “promising and predictable” destination for global investors.

He highlighted 10 ‘Ds’ that made the country an attractive business hub — including democracy, demographic dividend, digitisation, decisive leadership and rapid development.

“There are unlimited possibilities between the two countries,” Goyal said, noting this was the first official visit to Israel by an Indian commerce minister.

Goyal is leading a 60-member business delegation to explore avenues for expanding trade and investment ties. The minister identified key areas for collaboration beyond AI and manufacturing, including fintech, agri-tech, quantum computing, pharmaceuticals, space and defence.

Barkat, echoing Goyal’s optimism, described India as “a great bet for us”, urging Indian infrastructure firms to explore opportunities in Israel.