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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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Norms on investments from China can be eased in calibrated way: Goyal

Piyush Goyal says China-origin FDI is not banned and approvals will be sped up, as India considers a calibrated relaxation of Press Note 3 norms while advancing a broad FTA agenda

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Trade talks to resume after clarity over US tariff situation: Piyush Goyal

India to resume US trade talks after clarity on tariff regime following Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era duties

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari headlined the first day of the summit

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

At BS Manthan 2026, leaders debate AI, trade and India's future readiness

At BS Manthan 2026, ministers, industry leaders and policy experts debated AI, trade, demographics and sustainability as India navigates geopolitical shifts and prepares for a tech-driven future

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:51 PM IST

India open to reviewing China investment rules: Piyush Goyal at BS Manthan

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India is accelerating trade deals, including talks with Gulf nations and Chile, as the country positions itself as a trusted partner in global supply chains

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:25 PM IST

Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari to headline Day 1 of BS Manthan: Full schedule

Union ministers, top policymakers and industry leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam on February 24 to debate AI, reforms, mobility, trade and India's 2047 roadmap

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Govt will fund major EU compliance costs for SMEs, says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal says the government will fund key compliance costs for small exporters needing EU approvals under CBAM and REACH, as India expands trade deals and targets $2 trn exports

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Will fund part of costs for micro, small exporters under EPM: Goyal

The support is being extended to these exporters under the ₹25,060 crore export promotion mission (EPM)

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Business Standard Manthan: Road map for making India future-ready

At the third edition of the BS summit, FM Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari, will be among the thought leaders to deliberate on India's tremendous relevance across areas in a volatile geopolitical landscape

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal

Mercosur is a trade bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The India-Mercosur PTA came into effect on June 1, 2009

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

India-US interim trade pact may be rolled out in April: Piyush Goyal

A USTR delegation is expected to visit New Delhi in late March to sign the interim India-US trade deal, as negotiators meet in Washington to finalise the legal text ahead of April rollout

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Finalised trade pacts will be operational this year, says Piyush Goyal

Rollout of seven schemes under the ₹25,060 crore EPM also announced

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

India-US interim trade pact to be operationalised in April: Piyush Goyal

He also said that India's free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and Oman are likely to be implemented in April

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:25 AM IST