Piyush Goyal met Schneider executives to strengthen energy, digital ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met Manish Pant, Executive Vice President (International Operations), and Devinder Kishore, Senior Vice President (Marketing, International Operations), Schneider Electric, in Singapore to discuss ways to enhance the company’s engagement in India and explore new opportunities for collaboration across key sectors.Sharing details of the meeting on X, Goyal said, “Met Manish Pant, Executive Vice President, International Operations, and Mr. Devinder Kishore, Senior Vice President, Marketing, International Operations, @SchneiderElec. Had a productive discussion on strengthening Schneider Electric's engagement in India and expanding collaboration across sectors such as energy efficiency, automation, and digital solutions.”

Met Mr. Manish Pant, Executive Vice President, International Operations, and Mr. Devinder Kishore, Senior Vice President, Marketing, International Operations, @SchneiderElec.

Had a productive discussion on strengthening Schneider Electric's engagement in India and expanding… pic.twitter.com/APOqPWoue5

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 4, 2025

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has maintained a long-standing presence in India, contributing to the country’s growth in smart manufacturing, energy efficiency, and green technology.During his visit, Goyal also engaged with members of the Indian business community at the “India-Singapore @60: Partnership for Growth & Engagement” business session, commemorating 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.In another post on X, Goyal shared, “Very engaging interaction with the visiting Indian business delegation in Singapore. Encouraged them to tap into opportunities, build partnerships, and showcase India's strengths as a trusted global investment destination.”
According to information, the event was co-organised by FICCI, CII, and ASSOCHAM on Saturday, and brought together senior government officials, business leaders, and representatives from both India and Singapore.Delivering the keynote address, Goyal underscored the steady progress in India-Singapore relations over the past six decades and highlighted the potential for deeper cooperation in areas such as sustainability, digitalisation, skills development, and advanced manufacturing.
Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Republic of Singapore, reaffirmed the strong bilateral economic ties and emphasized the need to enhance innovation-driven collaboration between the two nations.The session also comprised of bilateral meetings with global investors and CEOs to explore future areas of partnership. It concluded with a networking lunch, fostering business-to-business engagement and paving the way for new collaborative ventures between Indian and Singaporean enterprises.

(Business Correspondent)