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Who is Piyush Goyal

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About Piyush Goyal

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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Goyal urges Brics to trade in local currencies, link payment systems

The commerce minister also called for easier market access, simpler regulatory procedures and deeper cooperation in digital trade, critical minerals and resilient supply chains

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Updated On : 12 Sep 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

India, Russia aim to increase trade to $100 bn by 2030: Piyush Goyal

Commerce minister says non-energy trade offers headroom for growth as India and Russia target $100 billion in annual bilateral trade and $50 billion in investment by 2030

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

India's goods exports rise over 15% in April-August: Piyush Goyal

Merchandise exports rose more than 15 per cent in April-August, indicating they crossed $200 billion, as India targets $1 trillion in total exports this financial year

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Goyal warns auto firms against nominal localisation, govt tracking data

Commerce minister says government will use company-wise import-export data and IEC numbers to assess genuine localisation and map automotive supply ecosystems

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 8:56 PM IST

India-US trade deal hinges on preferential terms from Washington: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will finalise and announce details of its trade agreement with the US once Washington offers preferential terms compared with India's competitors

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

Expand footprint in developed markets: Goyal to auto component cos

Commerce minister asks industry to leverage trade agreements, build overseas manufacturing presence, move up the value chain and strengthen supply-chain resilience

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

Apparel exporters urge commerce minister to regulate cotton yarn exports

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman A Sakthivel in a communication to the minister said rising prices of raw cotton and cotton yarn are increasing due to supply-side constraints

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Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Will talk to Japan on increasing basmati rice exports from India: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India will take up the issue of greater market access for basmati rice with Japan during a review of the trade agreement

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Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Piyush Goyal pushes for JPY 10 trillion Japanese investment in India

Commerce minister meets Japanese financial institutions and companies as India seeks investment in semiconductors, technology and resilient supply chains

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Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Streamlined approvals, KYC norms will help boost FDI flows: Piyush Goyal

There are very few sectors where foreign direct investment (FDI) is restricted, and the government is open to ideas from industry to further improve the investment regime, he said

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Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' to boost investment, business ties

"India and Japan can develop a pitching series, something like the Shark Tank initiative, that can help young startups pitch," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Govt plans BIS certificate exemption for foreign high-tech companies

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the proposed framework could provide company-, industry-, product- or project-based exemptions for imported equipment and components

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Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Goyal promises BIS certification relief for high-tech sector firms

The objective is to ensure timely availability of equipment, goods and services for high-tech companies setting up manufacturing operations in India and support 'Make in India' initiative

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Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 9:05 PM IST

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.

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Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 8:58 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 23 Aug 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST