New Delhi, March 10 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are creating new opportunities for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical technology sectors, while strengthening the country's role in global trade.

Speaking at the Post Budget Webinar 2026 on Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas: Fulfilling Aspiration of People in New Delhi, Goyal said, "FTAs are linked not only to large industries but also to farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries and traders. He added that these agreements benefit sectors such as pharmaceuticals and the med-tech sector that manufactures medical equipment, and also open new global opportunities for those working in innovation and emerging technologies...