Page 2 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
West Asia crisis: Centre taking steps to ease container movement at JNPA
Centre rolls out measures at JNPA to ease container congestion and protect supply chains amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis
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Goyal on three-day Canada tour from May 25 to speed up Cepa negotiations
The upcoming visit will mark the first minister-level discussions between India and Canada after the signing of the terms of reference for the free trade agreement in March
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Considering several steps to contain widening CAD, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said the government has no plans to cut non-essential imports into India as of now
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US trade team likely to visit India next month for talks: Piyush Goyal
Goyal added that India needs to work closely with the US in areas such as technology, innovation, high-precision defence, digital data centres, quantum computing equipment, and medical devices
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Several measures under consideration to contain widening CAD: Goyal
India's CAD rose to $13.2 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the December quarter from $11.3 billion in the year-ago period, mainly due to a wider trade gap
FTAs must drive exports, not just imports: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged Indian industry to use upcoming FTAs to boost exports and avoid a surge in imports
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Piyush Goyal urges industry to cut dependence on capital goods imports
Goyal urges industry to cut import dependence as rupee hits fresh low and exports push intensifies
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Piyush Goyal asks industry to boost manufacturing to reduce imports
Piyush Goyal urges industry to cut import dependence, boost domestic manufacturing and help India achieve $1 trillion exports target
India targets $1 trillion goods and services exports this year: Goyal
Services shipments too surged to an all-time high of $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, recording a growth of 8.71 per cent
 "India targets $1 trillion goods and services exports this year: Goyal")
India plans 500 delegations, outreach to industry to boost FTA utilisation
Since 2021, India has finalised trade deals with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, EFTA bloc, UK and the EU.
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India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1, says Piyush Goyal
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
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India got EU market opened for seafood through active talks: Goyal
India expanded seafood exports to the EU after steep US tariffs hurt shipments, helping fishermen and exporters offset losses from the American market
India-UAE trade crosses $100 billion under free trade pact: Piyush Goyal
India-UAE CEPA helped bilateral trade cross $100 billion in 2025-26, with gains in goods and services trade, stronger exports, rising imports, and growth in key sectors, Goyal said
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Exports see healthy rise in April despite West Asia challenges: Goyal
Goyal also said that free trade agreements finalised by India would give a huge boost to the domestic industry
Visiting Canada next month to speed up Cepa talks, says Piyush Goyal
India has already concluded nine FTAs that provide preferential access to nearly two-thirds of the global economy and global trade, covering 38 developed and prosperous countries
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FTA with New Zealand to benefit Agra's leather exporters: Piyush Goyal
The FTA aims to double bilateral trade and facilitate duty-free access to the island nation's markets for Indian companies, as well as bring in $20 billion of investment over the next 15 years
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India, US make 'progress' on interim trade deal, BTA negotiations
India and the US are engaged in discussions aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, said a spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs on Thursday
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Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Taxi in Mumbai, zero commission for drivers
Goyal said the app would provide affordable, authorised fares to the public while ensuring drivers receive fair rights and ownership for their hard work
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India, South Korea to conclude FTA renegotiation by mid-2027: Goyal
India and South Korea aim to conclude FTA renegotiation by mid-2027, focusing on fair trade, localisation, and reducing barriers amid concerns over trade imbalance
India to build Korea industrial township, push for balanced trade: Goyal
Goyal said the two sides have agreed to upgrade the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on a "fast-track, mission mode" basis
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