Economy, Banking and Finance · 14 June 2026
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry targets USD 30 trillion economy by 2047
Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that India aims to become a developed country by 2047 with an economy of approximately USD 30 trillion.
- India has entered into 9 free trade agreements (FTAs) in the last 3-3.5 years, covering 38 countries.
- The growth strategy involves strategic partnerships with developed regions including Europe, the US, Canada, Israel, Gulf countries, Australia, and New Zealand.
- These international alliances aim to provide foreign nations access to India's market of 1.4 billion consumers while attracting capital into the Indian ecosystem.
- The government is leveraging initiatives like Make in India and business-friendly reforms to strengthen India's position in global supply chains.