Page 13 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
India urges WTO to act on non-tariff barriers, ensure dispute resolution
Piyush Goyal made these remarks in a meeting of about 25 ministers of WTO member countries, including Australia, Singapore, France and Nigeria
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Goyal highlights 'India Opportunity' at India-France Business Conference
Goyal highlighted growing confidence of French companies in India's economic story and emphasised the mutual commitment to advancing economic and trade ties while building a smarter future together
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Goyal, Israeli economy minister discuss boosting trade, innovation ties
Our discussions focused on diversifying our trade basket, fostering innovation, and strengthening cooperation in high-tech and emerging sectors, Goyal said about the meeting
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Piyush Goyal discusses opportunities in Indian shipping sector with S'pore
In the last three-days, the minister has held a series of meetings with top CEOs and ministers
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India, US to give preferential market access to businesses, says Goyal
When asked about an announcement of Trump to double tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 per cent, he also said that the two countries will continue to work together to resolve all these issues
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India weighs 3 options as US doubles safeguard duties on steel, aluminium
Retaliation, WTO action, or talks - three options on the table
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Good news very soon on India-Oman free trade agreement: Piyush Goyal
Oman is the third-largest export destination among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for India
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Well on track in our bilateral trade agreement talks with US: Piyush Goyal
The negotiations for the trade agreement with the European Union (EU) are also progressing at a faster pace, he added
Possibility of interim trade deal between India, US by June 25: Report
India's chief negotiator, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, concluded his four-day visit to Washington last week
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India, EU push for early harvest trade pact amid ongoing FTA talks
Piyush Goyal travelled to Brussels on May 23 from Washington, while India's chief negotiator L Satya Srinivas and his team are already at the EU headquarters for the FTA negotiations.
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Piyush Goyal meets US commerce secretary to discuss proposed trade pact
On May 20 also, Goyal held a meeting with Lutnick to expedite the talks on the first phase of the trade pact.
'Omanisation' last key issue in concluding India-Oman FTA talks: Official
Omanisation is a policy implemented by Oman to boost the employment of its citizens in the private sector. The policy mandates companies to meet specific quotas for hiring Omani nationals
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Govt extends quality order deadline for electrical items to March 2026
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said that the order would not apply to electrical appliances which fall under the scope of any other QCO
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Trade talks: India to push US to lift non-tariff curbs for goods exporters
The official said industry has raised regulatory hurdles and high cost of certification among other issues in the US as primary obstacles to increasing exports to the US
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Tough India-US trade discussions amidst irritants over tariff tensions
In March this year, soon after the US raised its duties on steel and aluminium, China and Canada proposed retaliatory tariffs against imports from the US
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India-US trade agreement talks to resume May 17 with ministerial oversight
India and US trade ministers will meet in Washington from May 17 to assess progress on the bilateral trade agreement, provide political direction, and advance talks toward a broader trade pact
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India's retaliatory tariff proposal to feature in trade talks with US
India to discuss proposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods during trade talks starting May 17, amid efforts to finalise a broader bilateral trade agreement targeting $500 billion by 2030
Piyush Goyal to visit US for trade talks from May 16: What's on the agenda?
The four-day discussions, scheduled from May 17 to 20, will involve key meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Goyal to lead team of officials to Washington for trade talks from May 16
Through these discussions, officials from New Delhi and Washington aim to take advantage of the 90-day tariff pause window to advance the talks
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India will retaliate if EU enforces carbon tax on exports: Piyush Goyal
India will impose retaliatory duties if the European Union goes ahead with its plan to levy a carbon tax on Indian products, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.