From Sev Puri to Rasam: Piyush Goyal's Big Idea for India's Global Food Market

Can India's sev puri, filter coffee and rasam become global business opportunities? Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal sees enormous potential in tourism, culinary experiences, startups and job creation. Speaking at The Dilli Dialogue: Policies for a Future-Ready India in New Delhi, Goyal highlighted how technology and artificial intelligence can improve tourism while the human touch remains central to the experience. He also urged businesses to think beyond traditional markets, pointing to India's diverse regional cuisines as potential global products. From packaged rasam for international consumers to taking Indian food experiences worldwide, the minister outlined opportunities for entrepreneurs to think bigger. Goyal also reiterated India's ambition to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, highlighting the opportunities ahead for businesses and young innovators.