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Goyal urges Japanese firms to buy steel from India, backs safeguard duty
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged Japanese firms to source steel from India, saying Indian companies manufacture high-quality products.
 "Goyal urges Japanese firms to buy steel from India, backs safeguard duty")
India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 blocs, aims to cover 75% of trade: Goyal
He added that the country's free trade agreements would eventually cover about 75 per cent of global trade and help position India as a trusted partner in global value chains
 "India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 blocs, aims to cover 75% of trade: Goyal")
Goyal leads biz delegation to Japan to discuss ways to boost trade
The visit assumes significance as Japan last year set an investment target of 10 trillion yen (about Rs 60,000 cr) in India over a decade
 "Goyal leads biz delegation to Japan to discuss ways to boost trade")
Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJP's newly appointed national team
The meeting focused on preparations for upcoming state assembly elections, grassroots mobilisation and communicating government initiatives to the public
 "Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJP's newly appointed national team")
Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties
The leaders discussed strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability, and connectivity
 "Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties")
BJP announces new team under chief Nitin Nabin: Check full list of leaders
BJP president Nitin Nabin's new national team has 13 vice-presidents, eight general secretaries and 16 secretaries, with Piyush Goyal taking charge as treasurer
 "BJP announces new team under chief Nitin Nabin: Check full list of leaders")
India, South Africa-led group to begin trade pact talks in a month
The proposed preferential trade agreement will initially cover goods, with India and the five-member customs union aiming to conclude negotiations within a year
 "India, South Africa-led group to begin trade pact talks in a month")
Exports up about 15% in Apr-Jul despite global uncertainties: Piyush Goyal
The final exports and import numbers for July will be released on August 13
 "Exports up about 15% in Apr-Jul despite global uncertainties: Piyush Goyal")
India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Commerce Min Goyal
India opposes any proposal for a BRICS currency, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, as member states discuss boosting trade, investment and MSME financing
 "India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Commerce Min Goyal")
India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal
About 400 Indian companies are operational in Uzbekistan
 "India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal")
Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada
Value-added export marks a shift from raw produce as Bihar farmers gain better prices and India's premium makhana targets global healthy snack markets
 "Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada")
Goods exports rise 15%, FTAs to give further boost, says Piyush Goyal
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
 "Goods exports rise 15%, FTAs to give further boost, says Piyush Goyal")
Piyush Goyal addresses India-Estonia Business Forum, calls for deeper ties
He emphasised that India's strong growth trajectory, expanding manufacturing base, vibrant innovation ecosystem and progressive reforms present significant opportunities
Centre offers 20 critical mineral blocks in eighth auction tranche
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
 "Centre offers 20 critical mineral blocks in eighth auction tranche")
US trade pact will be signed when time is right: Commerce Secretary
Fully engaged with Washington for a balanced deal, says Piyush Goyal
 "US trade pact will be signed when time is right: Commerce Secretary")
India, US remain fully engaged on trade pact talks, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal also said that he had a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer here last month
 "India, US remain fully engaged on trade pact talks, says Piyush Goyal")
India-UK CETA: What changes for exporters and workers from July 15?
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-UK CETA: What changes for exporters and workers from July 15?")
Weekly policy watch: Inflation data, India-UK FTA, forex reserves in focus
India's policy calendar this week will track inflation, wholesale prices, trade agreements and forex reserves
 "Weekly policy watch: Inflation data, India-UK FTA, forex reserves in focus")
India-EU FTA likely to be rolled out by Apr-Jun 2027: EU chief negotiator
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
 "India-EU FTA likely to be rolled out by Apr-Jun 2027: EU chief negotiator")
Goyal, Jaishankar and Vaishnaw to visit Brussels for TTC talks with EU
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
 "Goyal, Jaishankar and Vaishnaw to visit Brussels for TTC talks with EU")