India respects IP rights, doesn't steal technology: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that India respects intellectual property rights and does not engage in technology theft, pitching the country as a reliable and secure destination for global investments amid growing concerns over technology security and geopolitical tensions. Addressing the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Goyal said India ensures that companies retain ownership of their intellectual property and technologies. Using a reference to the popular film Baahubali, he described India as a dependable business partner in contrast to the character Kattappa, whose betrayal became one of the film's defining moments.…