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Shri Piyush Goyal Encourages MedTech Startups to Go Global

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12 Feb 2026

Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, urged medtech startups to target global markets by leveraging India's extensive trade agreements. Speaking at the Pfizer INDovation Startup Showcase in New Delhi, Goyal highlighted India's access to 70% of global GDP through various trade pacts. He announced support initiatives for startups and emphasized the importance of affordable, scalable medtech solutions, advocating innovation tailored to address practical needs. The Minister also announced new educational institutes to bolster startup support.

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India's Strategic Push to Bolster Deep-Tech Startups

National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem Update

India's Progress in Green Hydrogen and Bio-Manufacturing Sectors

Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 Inaugurated to Foster AI Integration in Education