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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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Piyush Goyal meets US business leaders, seeks investments in India

Goyal met Jonathan Gray, President & COO of Blackstone, George Walker, Chairman and CEO of Nueberger Berman, and Stephane de La Faverie, President & CEO of The Estee Lauder Companies in New York

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

Trade negotiations with US have reached a 'plateau': FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says further concessions for either side 'very difficult'

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

Goyal holds bilateral meetings with top officials of several US firms

Goyal highlighted India's growing strengths as a global hub for talent, innovation and business services, and the potential for deeper India-US business partnerships

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

G20 discusses curbing excess capacity, dumping hurting fair trade: Goyal

Trade ministers discussed how government-backed overcapacity, predatory pricing and dumping affect manufacturers in India, the US and Europe, alongside reforms to the WTO, Goyal said

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

India-US trade deal is not imminent yet, says USTR Jamieson Greer

USTR Jamieson Greer says both sides have identified the sticking points and are working diligently towards an agreement, with another leaders' call likely soon

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Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Action on forced labour should be evidence-based: Piyush Goyal at G20 meet

India calls for trade curbs on forced-labour goods to be based on clear evidence, while warning against broad action and urging G20 members to follow WTO rules

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Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacity: Piyush Goyal

He also said industrial capacity in itself is not the issue; however, distortions can arise where geographical concentration of production is driven by hidden subsidies and support

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Updated On : 02 Oct 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Goyal meets Greer, pushes for early conclusion of India-US trade deal

Goyal and Greer discussed an interim trade agreement at the G20 meeting in Milwaukee, where talks also covered food supply chains, excess capacity and forced labour

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Distinguish food weaponisation from security measures: Goyal at G20 meet

Speaking at the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, Goyal said food should remain a source of security, stability and cooperation

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Modi, Trump review bilateral relations amid fresh sanctions threat

Modi and Trump reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies as New Delhi faces the prospect of fresh US sanctions over Russian energy purchases

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:48 AM IST

India ready to facilitate US firms' investments, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister tells US executives India is ready to facilitate investment and expansion as New Delhi and Washington seek to advance their proposed bilateral trade agreement

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:24 AM IST

Piyush Goyal to visit US for G20 meet, hold talks on interim trade deal

The G20 Trade Ministerial is scheduled in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) for Wednesday and Thursday. Goyal will also visit Chicago and New York.

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

India's merchandise exports rise 15% this fiscal till Sep 21: Goyal

Merchandise exports have risen 15 per cent till Sept 21 during this fiscal year despite global economic uncertainties triggered by the ongoing wars, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 4:59 PM IST

Weekly policy watch: Goyal-Greer meet, IIP, PMI and forex data in focus

India's policy calendar this week will track industrial output, manufacturing activity and fresh forex reserves data

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Piyush Goyal likely to meet USTR Jamieson Greer amid tariff threat

The meeting comes amid US tariff threats and a Section 301 probe, while New Delhi and Washington remain engaged in negotiations to finalise their bilateral trade deal

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Updated On : 27 Sep 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Piyush Goyal

Addressing the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, he also said that significant increase in the state revenue collection has helped to push the development of the state

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Updated On : 27 Sep 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Cumulative FDI during 2014-26 reaches $843 billion, says Piyush Goyal

Sectors such as electronics and telecom, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automobiles, IT hardware, and speciality steel have significantly benefited from the PLI schemes, he said

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

India's new trade pacts to provide access to $60 trillion GDP: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said nine trade agreements, including the nearly concluded US pact, will expand India's preferential access to global markets

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Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

1,000 people to be trained to support exporters in districts, states: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that about 1,000 people will be trained in regional languages about trade to support existing and prospective exporters at the district, state levels

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Updated On : 22 Sep 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Govt studying details of US tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Piyush Goyal

The bill ‌authorises Trump to impose ‌stiff tariffs of up to ​100% on China, India, and other ​countries to reduce their dependence on ‌Russian energy

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Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 2:34 PM IST