Page 2 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Exports rise 15% during Apr-Jun 14 despite global uncertainties: Goyal
Goyal said that despite 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US, India's exports in 2025-26 recorded healthy growth
 "Exports rise 15% during Apr-Jun 14 despite global uncertainties: Goyal")
India seeks US tariff edge over rival nations before enacting trade pact
The issue currently pending is that our duties need to be lower compared to those of competing nations, said Piyush Goyal
 "India seeks US tariff edge over rival nations before enacting trade pact")
El Nino is a global crisis, keeping close watch on situation: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said the government is prepared and focused on safeguarding farmers' interests. "If a water crisis arises, all necessary steps to tackle it will be taken," he assured
 "El Nino is a global crisis, keeping close watch on situation: Piyush Goyal")
India-UK landmark free trade pact to come into force from July 15
Alongside the trade pact, the Double Contribution Convention will also take effect, easing social security obligations for temporary cross-border workers
 "India-UK landmark free trade pact to come into force from July 15")
India expands UPI footprint with launch at France's Galeries Lafayette
India launches UPI at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, expanding its digital payments footprint in France and enabling seamless transactions for Indian travellers
 "India expands UPI footprint with launch at France's Galeries Lafayette")
Invest in India before it's too late: Goyal to corporates, investors
Piyush Goyal urged investors and venture funds to back Indian startups now, saying the ecosystem, policy support and market opportunity are already in place
 "Invest in India before it's too late: Goyal to corporates, investors")
USTR Greer to visit India next week for bilateral trade agreement talks
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to advance talks on the proposed India-US trade agreement
 "USTR Greer to visit India next week for bilateral trade agreement talks")
Goyal, Nice mayor discuss expanding India-France cooperation in innovation
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Nice's Mayor Eric Ciotti exchanged views on cooperation between India and France
 "Goyal, Nice mayor discuss expanding India-France cooperation in innovation")
Piyush Goyal discusses India-UK ties in innovation, tech with UK trade secy
Goyal said the discussions focused on expanding partnerships that could drive economic growth and create mutual benefits for both countries
 "Piyush Goyal discusses India-UK ties in innovation, tech with UK trade secy")
Piyush Goyal invites French investments in manufacturing sector
Piyush Goyal invites French firms to invest and manufacture in India, highlighting the country's talent pool, scale and growing innovation ecosystem
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Goyal to discuss India-EFTA pact implementation issues in Switzerland
During the visit, the minister is scheduled to meet Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs, and Guy Parmelin, Federal President of Switzerland
India, US may execute 1st phase of bilateral trade pact by mid July: Goyal
India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of their trade pact, with both sides aiming to sign a preferential access agreement by mid-July
India likely to pursue FDI commitment under proposed CEPA with Canada
New Delhi may pursue an investment commitment under the proposed CEPA with Canada, mirroring recent trade agreements that included long-term foreign direct investment targets
 "India likely to pursue FDI commitment under proposed CEPA with Canada")
We may roll out 9 free trade agreements in next 10 months: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said nine recently signed free trade agreements are expected to become operational within 10 months, with several more trade pacts in the pipeline
US-India trade deal 99% complete, final talks under way: US envoy Gor
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said negotiators are working through the final technical and legal issues as both sides push to conclude the long-pending trade agreement
 "US-India trade deal 99% complete, final talks under way: US envoy Gor")
CEPA with Oman offers India wider gateway to GCC, East Africa: Goyal
The Indian commerce ministry's early assessment suggests India's exports to Oman can grow to $7 billion within two years
India-US trade deal to reflect Washington's tariff changes: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said large parts of the agreement had already been finalised and that discussions were currently focused on a few remaining issues
Piyush Goyal assured industry India-US interim agreement is close: USISPF
Goyal also discussed ways to further deepen India-US trade, investment and supply-chain partnerships during the closed-door roundtable interaction on Thursday
 "Piyush Goyal assured industry India-US interim agreement is close: USISPF")
India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to boost economic ties
The pact will be important for expanding market access, supporting resilient supply chains, and enabling two-way economic growth
 "India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to boost economic ties")
India, Canada to avoid sensitive sectors in trade pact talks: Piyush Goyal
The two countries are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The third round of negotiations is underway in Ottawa