New Delhi, July 2 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held separate meetings with the heads of Swiss precious metals company MKS PAMP and Bengaluru-based startup Chara Technologies, discussing opportunities to strengthen India's manufacturing capabilities, innovation ecosystem and integration with global value chains.

In a post on X, Goyal said he met Marwan Shakarchi, CEO of MKS PAMP Group, to discuss India's role in the global precious metals industry.

Calling the interaction "productive", Goyal said the discussions focused on "deepening India's engagement in the global precious metals ecosystem, with emphasis on strengthening supply chain integrity and driving innovation in advanced refining capabilities ...