Piyush Goyal Meets L'Oréal, Temasek Executives To Boost Exports, Investments

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal recently held a series of high-level discussions with executives from global corporations to explore opportunities in boosting exports, enhancing foreign investments, and fostering skill development in India’s key sectors. As part of these engagements, the minister met with Aseem Kaushik, Managing Director of L’Oreal India, and Krishna Vilasini Bharadwaj, Director, Corporate Affairs & Engagement at the company.

In a post shared on social media, Goyal said, "Met Mr. Aseem Kaushik, MD, and Ms. Krishna Vilasini Bharadwaj, Director, Corporate Affairs & Engagement at L'Oreal India." The discussions centered around the company’s expansion plans and strategies to scale up exports of beauty and personal care products from India.

Another key focus area was the potential for collaboration in strengthening India’s skill development landscape. The minister emphasized that building capacity in the beauty and wellness sector would create job-ready professionals and align with national programs such as ‘Skill India’.

L’Oreal India has been operating in the country for over 20 years and its commitment to both exports and workforce training reflects the broader vision of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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Temasek Reiterates Investment Confidence in India

In a separate meeting, Goyal engaged with Ravi Lambah, Head of Strategic Initiatives and Head of India at Temasek, a global investment company based in Singapore.

The conversation highlighted Temasek’s expanding portfolio in India and its contribution to innovation, employment generation, and long-term economic development. Goyal later posted, "Held a meeting with Ravi Lambah, Head, Strategic Initiatives & Head, India at Temasek, a global investment company."

He lauded Temasek’s sustained interest in India’s growth story and welcomed its involvement in high-impact sectors.

The Indian government continues to engage with multinational corporations and investors to deepen their involvement in India’s growth trajectory. These meetings underscore efforts to position India as a global manufacturing and investment hub through proactive collaboration and strategic policy support.

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