UP Export Target Upped 2.5 Times in Noida Trade Fair

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·         Global Market Access:

o    FTAs opening new opportunities for UP entrepreneurs to access international markets.

o    Aim: support UP’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy.

·         Export Growth Target:

o    Current exports: ₹2 lakh crore annually.

o    Target: ₹5 lakh crore by 2030.

·         Investment & Industrial Growth:

o    UP emerging as a preferred investment destination with favorable policies.

o    New investments across sectors creating employment opportunities.

o    Example: expansion of a robotics manufacturing facility in Greater Noida.

·         Infrastructure Development:

o    Growth in expressways, modern airports, industrial parks.

o    Strengthening presence in defence, semiconductors, electronics, high-tech domains.

·         Youth & Technology:

o    Role of UP’s skilled youth, craftsmanship, and modern technology in driving growth.

o    International trade shows provide direct access to global buyers.

·         International Participation:

o    Six partner countries, hundreds of delegates, exhibitors, and buyer-seller meetings at the UP International Trade Show.

·         Future Vision:

o    Focus on exports, investments, tourism, and global branding.

o    Coordination between central & state governments, citizens, and industry stakeholders seen as key to success.

 

[ABS News Service/28.09.2026]

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted that as global markets open up to India through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Uttar Pradesh’s entrepreneurs will have greater opportunities to access international markets. Addressing the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Goyal said that expanding exports, investments and global market access would contribute to the state’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy.

Mr. Goyal said new investments are expected to flow into India from across the globe and noted that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination, supported by favourable industrial policies and proactive industrial schemes. He said major corporations and global investors are arriving across sectors, creating new employment opportunities.

The Minister highlighted the role of modern technology, international enterprises and the evolving craftsmanship and technical skills of Uttar Pradesh’s youth in driving the state’s development. He said international events of this scale provide opportunities for direct access to global markets, enabling Uttar Pradesh’s diverse products, cuisines and services to reach international markets.

Mr. Goyal highlighted the international participation at the UP International Trade Show, including six partner countries, hundreds of delegates and exhibitors, and buyer-seller meetings. He noted the participation of international stakeholders and the opportunities created for businesses through the event.

The Minister highlighted the development of expressways, modern airports and industrial parks in Uttar Pradesh and noted the state’s growing presence across sectors including defence, semiconductors, electronics and other modern high-technology domains. He also referred to the expansion of a large robotics manufacturing facility in Greater Noida as an example of modern industrial growth and technological development.

Mr. Goyal said the next frontier for Uttar Pradesh’s development lies in expanding exports in global markets, attracting international investments, strengthening tourism and building global recognition for brands from the state. He said Uttar Pradesh is strengthening its foundation for greater global trade and progressing towards its development objectives.

The Minister noted that Uttar Pradesh currently has an annual export volume of around ₹2 lakh crore and has set a target to increase this to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030.

Mr. Goyal said the expanding global market access through FTAs, investments, tourism and international recognition of Uttar Pradesh’s products and brands would create new opportunities for the state’s entrepreneurs. He called for active participation and cooperation from the state’s trade and industrial community in taking forward this development journey.

The Minister also highlighted the importance of coordination between the central and state Governments, along with the participation of citizens, youth and stakeholders from the trade and industrial sector, in supporting Uttar Pradesh’s continued economic and export growth.