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Storyboard•06-10-2026, 10:09
Piyush Goyal Boosts India Investments In Meetings With US Business Leaders
  • •Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with US investors in New York to highlight India's growth potential across financial services, manufacturing, and beauty sectors.
  • •Goyal met with Blackstone executives Jonathan Gray and Prakash Melwani to discuss expanding investment opportunities and partnerships in key Indian sectors.
  • •Discussions with Neuberger Berman CEO George Walker focused on strengthening investment linkages in financial and wealth management, emphasizing India's resilient macroeconomic fundamentals.
  • •Talks with Estée Lauder President Stéphane de La Faverie explored deepening the company's presence in India through increased local manufacturing and sourcing.

Key Questions Answered

During his visit to New York, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Jonathan Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, along with Prakash Melwani, Chairman of Blackstone’s International Private Equity business.

The discussions with Neuberger Berman chairman and CEO George Walker and other senior executives centered on strengthening investment linkages between India and the US, particularly across financial and wealth management.

The discussions with Estée Lauder President and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie explored ways for the company to strengthen its presence in India through greater local manufacturing and sourcing, while leveraging the country's expanding beauty and personal care market.