Surat, Aug. 9 -- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday called on the state's business community to work with the government to tap new overseas markets opening up for Indian businesses, saying the country's expanding global trade opportunities could particularly benefit young entrepreneurs.

"Thanks to PM Modi's efforts, tremendous opportunities have opened up for India's youth, especially young Indian entrepreneurs. By working together, with the state government and the business community joining forces, we will fully capitalize on these new markets in other countries that have become available to us," Sanghavi told reporters in Surat.

His remarks come as India seeks to expand market access for its exporters through tra...