Made in India Is a National Responsibility Says Piyush Goyal as India-UK Trade Ties Grow Stronger
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said Indian entrepreneurs should be mindful that they are representing the country whenever they label a product as ‘Made in India’, emphasizing that quality and global competitiveness are key to strengthening Brand India.
Why Piyush Goyal Says Made in India Is a National Responsibility
In a post on X, the minister said quality is a national responsibility for Indian entrepreneurs.
He cited the example of Aqeel Panaruna, founder of Florence Shoe Company in Ambur, Tamil Nadu, whom he met during the Business Plenary Session in London.
Aqeel shared the experience of an international customer spotting a luxury Hugo Boss shoe at Cairo Airport, checking the label, and discovering the words “Made in India” on a product manufactured by his company.
“For entrepreneurs like Aqeel, quality is not just a corporate metric, it is a national responsibility. His work has not only put Indian craftsmanship on global shelves for iconic brands but has also driven large-scale rural employment, championed women’s empowerment in manufacturing, and pioneered sustainable zero liquid discharge technologies,” the minister said.
He added that as India strengthens its trade corridors with the UK, entrepreneurs like Aqeel are proving that Brand India is earning global recognition for quality, innovation, and manufacturing excellence.
India-UK Trade Partnership Gains Momentum
Goyal congratulated entrepreneurs like Aqeel for making the Made in India label a symbol of trust, excellence, and pride while setting global manufacturing benchmarks.
Earlier in the day, he held a productive roundtable discussion with Asia House and senior executives from leading global firms to strengthen economic partnerships and explore future investment opportunities.
“Highlighted India’s strong manufacturing ecosystem and the immense opportunities across sectors that can further deepen our partnership through the India-UK CETA,” he posted on X.
India-UK CETA to Boost Manufacturing and Investments
The minister also attended an interactive luncheon with UKIBC members and C-suite executives from leading international organizations.
“The discussions focused on unlocking new opportunities, accelerating investments, and deepening collaboration across sectors to foster shared growth while further strengthening India’s global competitiveness,” he added.
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