Page 19 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Rajya Sabha passes Bill seeking to replace 100-year-old Boiler Act
The bill, which aims to decriminalise seven offences and promote ease of doing business, was cleared in the Upper House by a voice vote
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Longer ship routes causing delays, impacting global trade: Piyush Goyal
The long voyage time due to ships taking longer routes through Cape of Good Hope has impacted global trade, including Indian exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
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Goyal calls for promoting sustainable consumption to cut carbon footprint
He said that people of the world would have to focus on consuming products which are environmentally sustainable
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Goyal calls for sustainable consumption pattern to cut carbon footprint
Piyush Goyal added that environmental challenges are not a function of the carbon emitted through manufacturing, but 'it is a greater function of the carbon caused by (our) consumption'
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Embrace challenges, transform every crisis into opportunity: Piyush Goyal
In his speech, Piyush Goyal reflected on the aspirations for India as it moves toward celebrating 100 years of independence in 2047
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Piyush Goyal interacts with representatives of tea industry in Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Industry Minister Bimal Bora were also present on the occasion along with stakeholders, including buyers, producers and small tea growers
No discussion yet on investments by Tesla, Starlink in India, says Goyal
Goyal, who was addressing a press conference here in the Capital, stated that as both issues were handled by different ministries, he had no personal knowledge of what was happening
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Trump friend of India, don't foresee any problem after his takeover: Goyal
The Union minister's comments come amid apprehensions that the new US administration may impose some tariffs on Indian goods
New guidelines on laptop import policy still under deliberation: Goyal
These imports stood at $8.4 billion in 2023-24 against the authorisation of about $9.5 billion. Most of these imports were coming from China
Expressed 'deep disappointment' at EU's unilateral green regulations: Goyal
In the meeting, the commerce and industry minister highlighted the issues faced by the Indian exporters arising due to EU's green economy measures such as CBAM and EU Deforestation Regulation
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India-France trade balanced but 'suboptimal', it should grow: Piyush Goyal
He called for a greater collaboration with France in the defence sector and also underlined that India's robust patent-protected regime does not insist on technology transfer
Nation marks 75 years of Constitution, leaders extend greetings and tribute
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi paid floral tribute to BR Ambedkar in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of 'Samvidhan Diwas'. CM Majhi along with state ministers is also holding a padayatra in Bhubaneswar
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Goyal asks real estate developers to adopt environment-friendly techniques
Addressing realtors' apex body CREDAI's 25th foundation day, he also asked developers to build affordable rental housing projects to prevent the proliferation of slums
Proud of the way PM has united 1.4 bn people with Constitution, says Goyal
Goyal said We are very happy to know that the youth is celebrating 75 years of formation of the Constitution
Maharashtra rejected appeasement politics: Piyush Goyal after Mahayuti win
He further highlighted that the victory reflected the people have supported the good work done by leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar
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India ready for global challenges, set to be third-largest economy: Goyal
The Indian currency has held its position as one of the least volatile among major currencies, and the forex reserves stand at about $675 billion-among the five largest in the world, the minister said
Govt to come out with legal framework to ensure data privacy: Piyush Goyal
Goyal pointed out that it will be important to understand how in the future the digital world and sustainability issues will intersect
Goyal urges industry to raise quality standards, appoint representatives
Calls on industry leaders to partner government in easing compliance and decriminalising biz laws
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Assembly elections updates: 58.43% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm in Maharashtra, 68% in Jharkhand
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election Voting: Catch all the updates on the Assembly elections here
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Piyush Goyal wants RBI to cut rates, questions food inflation-driven policy
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate at 6.5% since February 2023. Retail inflation hit a 14-month high in October