Page 13 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
India allocates additional ₹10,000 crore to support deep tech sector
The additional tranche part of Fund of Funds scheme to promote innovation, absorption of newer technologies and the deployment of newer tech in contemporary fields
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'Modi will meekly bow to Trump': Rahul Gandhi slams PM over tariff deadline
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Narendra Modi over looming US tariff deadline as India continues trade talks; failure to finalise a deal by July 9 could trigger 26 per cent duty on key Indian exports to US
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India ready to sign deals that protect its interests, says Piyush Goyal
Ahead of July 9 tariff deadline, Piyush Goyal emphasises that India will protect its national interest in ongoing trade negotiations, reiterates stance on sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy
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Govt to introduce scheme to boost toy industry, says Piyush Goyal
The commerce and industry minister said the scheme will look to enhance design capabilities, ensure quality manufacturing, strengthen packaging and support brand-building
No trade deal under pressure; India's interest first, says Goyal on US pact
He also said that India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with different countries, including European Union, New Zealand, Oman, the US, Chile, and Peru
India extends curbs on low-ash met coke imports for six more months
India has extended import curbs on low-ash metallurgical coke, a key steelmaking input, from July 1 to December 31, 2025, to regulate supply and trade
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Govt will protect textile sector in US trade deal: Goyal tells export body
The minister also reiterated that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure that India's interests, especially those of vulnerable sectors like textiles and apparel, are safeguarded
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India on track to be $5 trn economy by 2027 despite global risks: Goyal
Goyal also hailed the government's decade-long economic reforms as transformational rather than incremental
Govt holds wide FTA talks to protect domestic industry: Piyush Goyal
He said that India is keeping in mind both the offensive and defensive interests of industry while negotiating these agreements
India-UK free trade pact provides predictability to business: Piyush Goyal
In their first joint public intervention since the FTA negotiations concluded last month, Reynolds said he was "genuinely excited" about the prospects opened up with the FTA
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Piyush Goyal to visit UK to push India-UK FTA towards implementation
Commerce minister's UK visit will focus on reviewing FTA negotiations, establishing a roadmap for finalisation, and expanding trade, investment, and creative partnerships
Piyush Goyal in London to discuss FTA, ways to promote trade, investment
The minister is expected to interact with leading CEOs and industry stakeholders from key sectors, including shipping, fintech, logistics, and advanced manufacturing
India moves to conserve rare earths, seeks halt to exports to Japan
In a recent meeting with auto and other industry executives, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asked IREL to stop its exports of rare earths
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India-EU FTA nears completion, says Goyal; focus now on non-tariff barriers
Piyush Goyal's remarks come just days after he claimed that the FTA between India and the four-nation European bloc will bring stability, predictability, and continuity to businesses in the regions
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China's rare earth ban to have short term hit; seeking alternatives: Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Indian embassy is in dialogue with China and the commerce ministry is also working on the issue
India-EFTA trade pact to boost stable, predictable business ties: Goyal
Under the pact, India has received an investment commitment of USD 100 billion in 15 years from the grouping while allowing several products such as Swiss watches, chocolates
No declining trend in FDI, India seeing renewed inflows: Piyush Goyal
Over the last eleven financial years (2014-25), India attracted FDI worth $748.78 billion, an increase of 143 per cent over the previous eleven years (2003-14)
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Govt may start scheme to help MSME exporters register in new markets: Goyal
This scheme is expected to be part of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), which was announced in the Budget
India-EFTA trade pact expected to come into effect from Sept 2024: Goyal
He said the agreement has received approval from the Parliaments of all four countries. In Switzerland, there is an objection period open until July 10. July and August are holiday months here
Goyal to meet Swiss, Swedish biz leaders, to discuss trade, investments
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Switzerland and Sweden from June 9 to 13