New Delhi, May 19 -- Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has urged businesses to stay alert to emerging opportunities and risks arising from the evolving global macroeconomic scenario and the West Asia crisis, while emphasising that India should use these global uncertainties to push reforms, strengthen supply chains and expand exports.

Addressing the Assocham India Business Reform Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday, Goyal said India had successfully navigated unpredictable crises such as covid and called on industry to adopt smarter and more efficient business practices, including reducing waste, improving productivity, and increasing energy efficiency.

Highlighting lessons from the pandemic, the minister said digital en...