During his official visit to Israel, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with various Israeli businesses to enhance investment and collaboration across key sectors, including cybersecurity, water management, and agri-tech. Notably, discussions with Check Point Software Technologies’ CEO highlighted plans to expand their R&D center in Bengaluru with a significant investment, reflecting the growing importance of cybersecurity in India’s digital landscape. Furthermore, Goyal explored partnerships in urban infrastructure with the NTA and sustainable farming solutions with Netafim, pointing to a robust interest in leveraging Israeli innovation to address India’s developmental challenges. This initiative underscores the strengthening bilateral ties and the potential for technology-driven growth in India’s defense and other critical sectors.