‘Energy Security Is Govt’s Top Priority’: Piyush Goyal In Parliament Amid US Trade Deal Debate

Last Updated:February 04, 2026, 12:38 IST

Addressing concerns over trade and strategic interests, the minister said India’s sensitivities in key sectors had been safeguarded.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal (IMAGE: PTI)

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday told Lok Sabha that ensuring the energy security of India’s 140 crore people remains the government’s foremost priority, even as global energy dynamics continue to evolve.

“I want to make it clear that ensuring the energy security needs of 140 crore Indians is the government’s top priority. In line with the changing international scenario, we are diversifying our energy sources with this objective in mind," Goyal said.

Addressing concerns over trade and strategic interests, the minister said India’s sensitivities in key sectors had been safeguarded. “India’s sensitivities in the fertiliser and agriculture sectors have been fully taken into account," he said, adding that the government had protected the interests of farmers and dairy producers.

Goyal said both India and its partners would move ahead keeping their respective economic priorities in focus. “Both sides will want to move forward while keeping their respective economies in mind and safeguarding their own interests. India has been successful in protecting the interests of its agriculture and dairy sectors," he said.

News india ‘Energy Security Is Govt’s Top Priority’: Piyush Goyal In Parliament Amid US Trade Deal Debate

Read More