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India sheds defensive stance, negotiates future-focused trade deals: Goyal
Piyush Goyal says India has moved beyond apologetic trade talks, using FTAs as strategic tools to secure long-term economic gains while protecting sensitive sectors
 "India sheds defensive stance, negotiates future-focused trade deals: Goyal")
FTA tariff concessions could cost India Rs 1 trillion in FY26
India's customs duty forgone due to FTAs could cross ₹1 trillion in FY27, with Asean accounting for the largest share, Budget documents show
 "FTA tariff concessions could cost India Rs 1 trillion in FY26")
Rahul 'immature', lacks understanding of economy: Goyal on textile remarks
When immature people come into politics, allegations of such level are made, he said in a further attack on Rahul Gandhi over the latter's criticism of the Indo-US trade deal
 "Rahul 'immature', lacks understanding of economy: Goyal on textile remarks")
India-US ITA to cover energy needs, ensure competitive crude prices: Goyal
He said the proposed $500 billion trade would include India's energy requirements, such as crude oil, LNG and LPG
 "India-US ITA to cover energy needs, ensure competitive crude prices: Goyal")
Budget 2026 to boost infra, industry growth in Maharashtra: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal pointed out that the budget focuses on the MSME and manufacturing sectors through credit guarantee schemes, renewable energy use and expansion of cloud services
 "Budget 2026 to boost infra, industry growth in Maharashtra: Piyush Goyal")
India-US trade deal to benefit farmers with higher farm exports: Goyal
Commerce minister says India-US pact safeguards key crops and opens new markets for farm exports; accuses Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation
 "India-US trade deal to benefit farmers with higher farm exports: Goyal")
Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over US deal, says farmers fully protected
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies on the India-US interim trade deal, asserting that farmers' interests were fully safeguarded and exports would rise
 "Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over US deal, says farmers fully protected")
India to receive same garment duty benefits as B'desh in US deal: Goyal
Commerce minister says India will secure concessional-duty access for garments made from US yarn and cotton, similar to benefits obtained by Bangladesh
Indian textile exporters may get zero-duty US access, easing B'desh impact
Commerce Minister indicates sector may get zero-duty US market access similar to Bangladesh; industry says cotton exports and farmers unlikely to be hit
 "Indian textile exporters may get zero-duty US access, easing B'desh impact")
Goyal urges exporters and industry bodies to take full advantage of FTAs
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges exporters to leverage new FTAs with developed nations as India finalises trade deals with the US and EU
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Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on Feb 11 as India eyes major trade pacts
The meeting is important as India and the US have finalised a framework for signing the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement
 "Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on Feb 11 as India eyes major trade pacts")
Farmers' bodies slam govt over India-US deal, announce protest on Feb 12
As trade and farmer unions announce a February 12 strike over the India-US trade deal, RSS affiliates back the government with caveats, while Opposition parties seek answers in Parliament
 "Farmers' bodies slam govt over India-US deal, announce protest on Feb 12")
India-US trade deal: India's economic moves come with strategic strings
Pax Silica and import commitments highlight opportunities and risks
 "India-US trade deal: India's economic moves come with strategic strings")
Negotiating trade deals from a position of strength, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said India would face no difficulty in purchasing goods worth $500 billion from the United States over the next five years under a proposed bilateral trade pact
India-US trade pact boosts Boeing's parts sourcing from India: Goyal
India-US interim trade pact removes tariffs on aircraft parts, boosting sourcing by Boeing and Airbus as India emerges as a key global OEM hub
 "India-US trade pact boosts Boeing's parts sourcing from India: Goyal")
Zero duty on gems, pharma exports under India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal
Addressing a press conference, the Union Minister said that several Indian goods will attract zero duties on export, including pharmaceutical products and smartphones
 "Zero duty on gems, pharma exports under India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal")
US trade deal will not hurt interests of farmers, MSMEs, artisans: Goyal
Addressing a press conference, the commerce minister hailed the India-US trade framework, adding that it protects farmers, boosts exports, and strengthens bilateral trade ties
Trade pact opens $30 trn US market; safeguards key sectors, farmers: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the framework is expected to create jobs and MSME exports while keeping staple crops and dairy outside tariff concessions
India, GCC sign ToR to restart free trade talks after three-year pause
India, the six-nation GCC bloc have signed the terms of reference for a proposed free trade agreement, formally setting the stage for negotiations aimed at boosting trade, investment, strategic ties
 "India, GCC sign ToR to restart free trade talks after three-year pause")
Trade deal: 18% US tariff to kick in after joint statement in 4-5 days
Goyal says first tranche of 'formal' pact by mid-March