India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held a series of meetings with several senior leaders of leading U.S. companies in New York this week to discuss opportunities for strengthening India-U.S. trade and to invite top US companies to explore investment opportunities in India.

Shri Goyal met President & COO of Blackstone Mr. Jonathan Gray, and Chairman of Blackstone's International Private Equity business Mr. Prakash Melwani. Discussions focused on expanding Blackstone's investments and partnerships in India across key sectors.

The Minister met Chairman & CEO of Neuberger Berman Mr. George Walker, and senior members of its leadership team. Discussions cover...