At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Union Minister Piyush Goyal laid out a bold vision for India’s economic future. From the strategic decision to exit RCEP to the landmark $100 billion investment commitments in the EFTA deal, India is no longer just "participating" in global trade, it is shaping it.

In this session, we break down the core pillars of India’s new trade strategy:

The "Stakeholder-First" Mantra: Why protecting Indian consumers and domestic industries is non-negotiable in every FTA.

Strategic Autonomy: The rationale behind walking away from deals that compromise national interests.

Building a "World Wide Web" of Partnerships: How India is moving beyond simple tariff negotiations to secure high-tech, defense, and critical mineral alliances.

The $30 Trillion Vision: Why the "delta of opportunity" in India's growth makes it the most attractive partner for developed economies.

In Conversation with:

Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industries, India

Moderator:

Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation