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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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India's goods exports likely to cross $500 bn in FY27: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expects merchandise exports to grow 16-17 per cent and services exports 10-11 per cent, taking India's total exports close to the $1 trillion target

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Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

India targets $1 trn exports in FY27, eyes 17% goods export growth: Goyal

Speaking at the Board of Trade meeting at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, Goyal said the target would require a sharp increase in both goods and services shipments

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Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days; pact likely by Dec 31: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the India-EU free trade agreement is on track for signing by December-end, while reiterating India's demand for a competitive edge in the interim US trade deal

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2026 | 5:33 PM IST

India must promote languages like German, French, Japanese: Piyush Goyal

Goyal called for greater focus on Japanese, German and French, citing demand for language-skilled professionals in Japan. His remarks come as CBSE rolls out the three-language framework

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Updated On : 02 Jul 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Board of Trade meet on July 3 to discuss $2 trillion exports target

Piyush Goyal will chair the Board of Trade meeting on July 3 to discuss boosting exports to $2 trillion by improving FTA utilisation and cutting logistics costs

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Board of Trade to meet on July 3 to discuss export growth strategies

Chaired by Piyush Goyal, the meeting will bring together representatives from states, industry bodies and export promotion councils to discuss ways to maximise gains from recent trade agreements

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

'Made in India' label stands for quality, national pride: Piyush Goyal

The Commerce and Industry Minister said the 'Made in India' label embodies the country's commitment to quality, citing the global success of Tamil Nadu-based Florence Shoe Company as an example

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Weekly economy wrap: Core sector slowdown, US trade talks shape policy week

India's policy week was marked by US trade talks, weak core output, stronger FDI, coal-import substitution and a faster disinvestment push

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Transformational growth prime focus of FTA with UK, says Piyush Goyal

"Collaborations, cooperations, partnerships will be, in my humble opinion, the right way to come in quickly for both British businesses and Indian businesses," Goyal said

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

No US trade deal until India gets competitive edge, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce minister says agreement hinges on Washington providing tariff advantage against rival economies

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

FTA with UK most comprehensive agreement so far, says Piyush Goyal

The minister arrived in the UK on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of both countries for the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

India, US end latest trade talks with no clarity on proposed interim deal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reviewed key trade issues, but negotiations offered few signals on when an interim agreement may be concluded

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2026 | 12:24 AM IST

India, US review trade pact progress, no clarity yet on interim deal

India, US wrap up ministerial talks on first phase of bilateral trade pact ahead of tariff deadline

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Updated On : 24 Jun 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

India, US begin trade talks as two nations rework deal amid tariff changes

India and the US have begun high-level talks to reshape their trade pact amid changing US tariff rules, with both sides aiming for an interim deal before July 24

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

India's critical mineral recycling capacity commitments triple target

Recycling commitments under the Rs 1,500-crore incentive scheme reach 850 kilotonnes against a 270-kilotonne target as India accelerates critical mineral plans

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

July 24 deadline not my worry, says Piyush Goyal ahead of Greer visit

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India does not negotiate trade agreements under deadlines as USTR Jamieson Greer arrives for talks on the interim trade deal

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal

New Delhi is seeking tariff concessions superior to those offered to competing Asian economies as it works towards finalising a bilateral trade agreement with the United States

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

India pushing for preferential market access in US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said negotiations on the US trade deal are taking longer than expected due to a 50% tariff on Indian goods, while India continues to seek preferential market access

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

India, US to hold two-day ministerial-level trade pact talks this week

Piyush Goyal and USTR Jamieson Greer will meet this week as India pushes for a tariff edge in the first phase of the bilateral trade pact

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

India-EU FTA to be signed by Dec, implemented from Feb-Mar next year: Goyal

Under the India-EU FTA, about 93 per cent of Indian shipments will enjoy duty-free access to the 27-nation bloc, while imports of luxury cars and wines from the EU will become less expensive

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2026 | 1:50 PM IST