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Piyush Goyal Pitches India Investment to Nike: "Just Do It!"
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News18•03-10-2026, 00:19
Piyush Goyal Pitches India Investment to Nike: "Just Do It!"
- •Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged Nike to increase investments in India, using the company's famous tagline, "Just Do It!"
- •Goyal met with Nike's Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy, Chief Legal Officer Rob Leinwand, and Chief Government & Public Affairs Officer Jorge Casimiro during the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
- •Discussions focused on deepening Nike's presence in India, exploring opportunities in manufacturing, local sourcing, and the broader sports ecosystem.
- •The minister's pitch aligns with India's goal of attracting greater foreign investment and boosting global companies' participation in domestic manufacturing and supply chains.
- •This meeting was part of Goyal's broader trade push, which included discussions with trade counterparts from the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the EU on various trade agreements and investment opportunities.
Key Questions Answered
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Nike Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy, Chief Legal Officer Rob Leinwand, and Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer Jorge Casimiro.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The discussions covered opportunities to expand Nike's presence in India across manufacturing, local sourcing, and the broader sports ecosystem.
