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Commerce minister says export momentum is expected to continue as FTAs take effect, while India remains engaged with the US on the proposed trade pact
He emphasised that India's strong growth trajectory, expanding manufacturing base, vibrant innovation ecosystem and progressive reforms present significant opportunities
The Centre has launched the eighth tranche of critical mineral auctions, offering 20 blocks across nine states as it seeks to strengthen India's strategic mineral value chain
Fully engaged with Washington for a balanced deal, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal also said that he had a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer here last month
India and the UK's trade deal comes into force on July 15, lowering import duties on many Indian exports and offering social security relief for professionals
India's policy calendar this week will track inflation, wholesale prices, trade agreements and forex reserves
The India-EU free trade agreement is likely to take effect in the April-June quarter of 2027 after ratification, according to the European Commission's chief negotiator
Piyush Goyal says the Trade and Technology Council dialogue will complement the recently concluded India-EU free trade agreement, while India aims to conclude the Canada FTA within six months
India exported goods worth $1.4 billion to Peru during the last financial year, while imports stood at $8.87 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $7.47 billion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
India's policy week was marked by US trade talks, weak core output, stronger FDI, coal-import substitution and a faster disinvestment push
"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
Commerce minister says agreement hinges on Washington providing tariff advantage against rival economies