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Who is Piyush Goyal

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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 invites French investments in manufacturing sector

Piyush Goyal invites French firms to invest and manufacture in India, highlighting the country's talent pool, scale and growing innovation ecosystem

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Updated On : 14 Jun 2026 | 9:50 PM IST

Goyal to discuss India-EFTA pact implementation issues in Switzerland

During the visit, the minister is scheduled to meet Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs, and Guy Parmelin, Federal President of Switzerland

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Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 9:20 PM IST

India, US may execute 1st phase of bilateral trade pact by mid July: Goyal

India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of their trade pact, with both sides aiming to sign a preferential access agreement by mid-July

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

India likely to pursue FDI commitment under proposed CEPA with Canada

New Delhi may pursue an investment commitment under the proposed CEPA with Canada, mirroring recent trade agreements that included long-term foreign direct investment targets

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

We may roll out 9 free trade agreements in next 10 months: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said nine recently signed free trade agreements are expected to become operational within 10 months, with several more trade pacts in the pipeline

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

US-India trade deal 99% complete, final talks under way: US envoy Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said negotiators are working through the final technical and legal issues as both sides push to conclude the long-pending trade agreement

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 12:08 AM IST

CEPA with Oman offers India wider gateway to GCC, East Africa: Goyal

The Indian commerce ministry's early assessment suggests India's exports to Oman can grow to $7 billion within two years

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Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 9:44 PM IST

India-US trade deal to reflect Washington's tariff changes: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said large parts of the agreement had already been finalised and that discussions were currently focused on a few remaining issues

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Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 5:13 PM IST

Piyush Goyal assured industry India-US interim agreement is close: USISPF

Goyal also discussed ways to further deepen India-US trade, investment and supply-chain partnerships during the closed-door roundtable interaction on Thursday

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Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to boost economic ties

The pact will be important for expanding market access, supporting resilient supply chains, and enabling two-way economic growth

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Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

India, Canada to avoid sensitive sectors in trade pact talks: Piyush Goyal

The two countries are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The third round of negotiations is underway in Ottawa

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Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

India seeks deeper Canada investment ties as CEPA talks gather pace

Piyush Goyal pitched India as a long-term investment destination during his Canada visit as both countries accelerate negotiations for the proposed CEPA trade agreement

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Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

Goyal woos Canadian investors to partner with India in clean energy, AI

Goyal also held a series of bilateral meetings with business representatives to discuss investment opportunities in India and areas of increasing collaborations

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Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

India and Canada to conclude Cepa by November, says Piyush Goyal

Carney, after a meeting with Goyal, called the Cepa between the two nations a "game changer".

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Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 12:39 AM IST

India-Canada aim to conclude CEPA by year-end; triple trade by 2030: Goyal

Goyal said that he has arrived in Ottawa with the largest Indian business delegation in the country's history, showcasing India's commitment to the relationship

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Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

Goyal's Canada visit may accelerate Cepa negotiations, deepen energy ties

Piyush Goyal's Canada visit is set to push CEPA talks forward, with energy security, clean energy and trade diversification in focus

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Updated On : 24 May 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

India's exports rise 13.8% in April; FDI hits record $95 billion: Goyal

He also said that while the world is going through a turmoil, India is relentlessly rising on global stage as it is recording health growth in exports and foreign direct investment (FDI)

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Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Goyal to visit Canada next week to boost FTA talks, attract investments

He said that a series of meetings is in the pipeline with leaders and businesses in Ottawa and Toronto

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Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 6:05 PM IST

Centre launches Bhavya scheme to set up 100 industrial parks across country

According to the minister, the Centre expects states to provide a favourable environment to encourage industrial development

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Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Goyal discusses ways to boost manufacturing with industry representatives

Piyush Goyal reviews plans to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce imports amid supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis

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Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 11:37 PM IST