India’s thrust is for Self-Reliance (Atmanirbhar) to secure our supply chains; Self-Confidence (Atmavishwas) to aim for big goals; and Self-Protection (Atmaraksha) to protect the interests of India, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal. Delivering the address at the Curtain Raiser event for the 30th CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi today, the Minister underlined that great partnerships are built on technology, trust, trade, talent, and tradition.

He elaborated that Atmanirbharata is about building resilient supply and value chains that can withstand global shocks, avoid the weaponization of trade, and ensure that India is always in a position to meet its international obligations. On Atmavishwas, he said that India today engages with the world from a position of strength, with the confidence to pursue ambitious goals while partnering as an equal stakeholder in the global economy. Atmaraksha, he added, is about safeguarding Indians and protecting the larger interests of mankind, in line with the G20 Summit theme of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—“One World, One Family, One Future.”

The Minister noted that the day coincided with Durgashtami, symbolizing strength, resilience, and the triumph of good over evil. He remarked that in a world of turbulence, volatility, and uncertainty, India stands as an oasis—the world’s fastest growing economy, driven by young aspirational citizens striving for a better quality of life and committed to making the world a better place. He welcomed dignitaries and participants from across the globe.

Highlighting the contribution of Andhra Pradesh in India’s development journey, Shri Goyal commended Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu for promoting technology-driven governance, pioneering the high-tech city in Hyderabad, and working towards the creation of a modern capital at Amaravati. He added that Andhra Pradesh is the only state in India with three upcoming industrial corridors at Krishnapatnam, Orvakal, and Kopparthy.

The Minister also emphasized that the recent overhaul of the GST system will simplify processes, reduce the tax burden on consumers, and give a strong boost to consumption-led growth of the Indian economy.

Looking ahead to the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Shri Goyal expressed confidence that India, along with its international partners, can build stronger and more resilient collaborations. He underlined that CII continues to play a vital role as a bridge between India and the global community.

In his address, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu invited investors to attend the Partnership Summit in Vishakhapatnam in November and explore investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.

Supply chain resilience: policy prioritises self-reliance and protective trade measures to secure critical supplies and partnerships. The policy emphasizes self-reliance to secure supply and value chains against external shocks and the weaponization of trade, advocating technology-driven partnerships based on trust, trade, talent, and tradition. It pairs this with self-confidence in equal economic engagement and self-protection to safeguard national interests. Supporting measures include GST simplification to reduce compliance burdens and stimulate consumption, promotion of regional investment and industrial corridors, and enhanced public private collaboration to strengthen international partnerships.