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About Piyush Goyal

Who is Piyush Goyal

Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal is a prominent figure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a key minister in the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. Previously a three-term Rajya Sabha member, Goyal is now a Lok Sabha member representing Mumbai North seat.
 
During the previous tenure of the PM Modi-led government, besides holding the independent charge of the coal ministry as a minister of state, Goyal also held the power, new & renewable energy and mines portfolios from July 5, 2016, to September 3, 2017. During the first term of the Modi government,
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Piyush Goyal may travel to Canada in February to resume FTA talks

Piyush Goyal may visit Canada in February, paving the way for restarting stalled India-Canada trade talks after a two-year diplomatic freeze over the Nijjar controversy

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

India aims to conclude US trade talks sooner than later: Commerce Secretary

The talks are also important as the Donald Trump administration has imposed a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods entering American markets

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 11:12 PM IST

Piyush Goyal meets AIADMK chief Palaniswami, initiates seat sharing talks

Goyal, who was given a rousing reception by the party members at the airport here, discussed the current political situation and alliance during a meeting of the BJP core committee leaders

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

India will never open up dairy sector: Commerce Minister on New Zealand FTA

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India has protected dairy and key farm sectors in the India-New Zealand FTA, underlining that dairy will never be opened up in trade negotiations

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 3:25 PM IST

Cabinet approves India-New Zealand trade pact, paves way for signing

Once signed, this deal will mark India's seventh trade agreement since 2021 and a part of its diversification strategy at a time when global trade is up for a major reset

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 11:57 PM IST

Piyush Goyal to make final push for India-EU discussions in new year

Government officials said that India and the EU are continuing to engage with each other to narrow the differences and close the free trade agreement (FTA) talks at the earliest

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 11:52 PM IST

Trade metrics: Tariff tantrums shape Indian exports in the 21st century

The first of a two-part series looks at India's export options: Tariffs are pushing a move towards diversification even as shipments to the US increase. It could be a win-win

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 10:51 PM IST

Honour, respect for Indians abroad were 'never the same' before 2014: Goyal

Piyush Goyal was addressing BJP workers and leaders at a gathering in Lucknow, after announcing the name of Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary as the state party president

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 6:01 PM IST

Piyush Goyal hosts Italy's deputy PM to boost strategic and economic ties

Goyal further noted that dinner also brought together top industry leaders from India and Italy, during which constructive discussions were held on new collaborations across multiple sectors

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

No hard stop set in India-US trade discussions, says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal says India and US are negotiating a trade deal without fixed deadlines, stressing steady progress and mutual benefit as both sides work to resolve pending issues

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 11:20 PM IST

FTA talks with Oman, NZ in last leg, EU deal near closure: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says several key trade pact negotiations are in their final stages

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 12:13 AM IST

India-US trade talks progressing, US team in Delhi for negotiations: Goyal

Talks are continuously progressing with them. We are moving forward towards a bilateral trade agreement, said Piyush Goyal

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 1:30 PM IST

India, EU aim to seal trade pact at the earliest: Commerce Secretary

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with EU commissioner for trade and economic security, during December 8-9 to provide strategic guidance to the FTA negotiating teams

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 11:23 PM IST

EU trade commissioner Sefcovic in Delhi for push on India-EU trade talks

EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is in New Delhi for two days to advance trade and investment negotiations, as India and the EU work to narrow gaps on key issues

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 10:44 PM IST

Need to diversify India-Russia trade and make it more balanced: Goyal

According to government data, the total trade between India and Russia grew from $8.73 billion in FY22 to $68.7 billion in FY25, mainly due to New Delhi's oil purchases

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 8:47 PM IST

Goyal urges stronger, more balanced India-Russia trade ahead of Putin visit

Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's India visit, Goyal said the country must boost exports to Russia, noting opportunities in consumer goods, food items, automobiles and more

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 6:45 PM IST

Indian economy on strong footing, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said the economy is on a strong footing despite global turmoil, citing Q2 growth and export gains in October-November

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Commerce Secretary

India nears a framework trade deal with the US but insists both reciprocal and Russian-oil-linked tariffs must be resolved together, even as parallel talks with the EU and Canada gather pace

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 11:29 PM IST

India negotiating FTAs with US, EU and 50 partners to boost trade: Goyal

Further, the minister stated that India is reviewing its trade pacts with 10-nation Asean bloc and with Korea to bring more balance to it

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 1:16 PM IST

India's merchandise exports up in first 3 weeks of November: Piyush Goyal

Merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of Nov, Piyush Goyal said after a Board of Trade meeting that reviewed tariff challenges, export incentives and ongoing trade talks with key partners

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2025 | 11:15 PM IST