From investment roundtables and boardroom discussions to talks on food processing, fintech, insurance and critical minerals, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with top Canadian business leaders, investors and policymakers to deepen economic collaboration and position India as a major global investment and manufacturing hub. (Pics/X)
Updated On: 2026-05-27 12:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
The Union minister highlighed India’s infrastructure push, financial reforms and ease of doing business at the Roundtable before leading Canadian investors and pension funds
In a meeting with V. Prem Watsa, the minister discussed opportunities for deeper collaboration and acknowledged Fairfax’s longstanding investments in India, including its engagement with Bengaluru International Airport and other sectors contributing to India’s growth story
Interacting with Philip Witherington, Goyal explored investment opportunities emerging from India’s rapidly expanding financial services ecosystem
In discussions with Kevin Strain, both sides explored collaboration in insurance, retirement solutions, healthcare financing and long-term investments
The minister also noted Sun Life Financial’s longstanding contribution towards strengthening India’s insurance and financial services sector
In a key strategic meeting with Rahim Suleman, discussions centred on critical minerals, rare earth processing and advanced materials essential for clean technologies and future industries
Goyal also held a meeting with Mr. Raymond Chun, President and CEO of Toronto Dominion Bank Group
They discussed expanding cooperation in banking, fintech, digital payments and investment facilitation amid India’s growing financial ecosystem
Goyal and Koeune also explored ways to build globally competitive food supply chains and position India as an export hub for the global food processing industry
Conversations with Max Koeune focused on food processing, cold-chain infrastructure and sustainable agriculture, while highlighting McCain’s support for Indian potato farmers and local producers