Goyal, speaking at Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington after signing, described the MOU as a multi-dimensional partnership that would include open supply chains for materials
Goyal said the United States can afford it because its population is much smaller compared to India and there are alternative avenues for people to do jobs in
Goyal and Raimondo also discussed opportunities to increase US investments in India, particularly in some of the new industrial cities being planned
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Goyal commenced his four-day visit to the United States on September 30. He began the tour with discussions with existing and potential US investors highlighting to them the avenues for cooperation
At the invitation of United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Goyal is in the US till October 3, 2024. He will co-chair with Raimondo the India-USA CEO Forum on October 2
Goyal further remarked that the world is increasingly viewing India as a manufacturing hub
Our national interest will always be paramount. We'll calibrate and balance our policies based on needs of the country, says Piyush Goyal
As for the fast-growing quick commerce segment, Goyal said that while the government had not studied potential violations, the industry department would examine their compliance with the law
Investments under PLI may hit Rs 2 trillion by next year, says Piyush Goyal
In the meeting, Goyal urged the Indian industry to focus on prioritising the production of high-quality goods to promote Brand India through sustainable practices
The minister engaged with 140 companies out of the 1,300 manufacturing units across 14 sectors, which have been the beneficiaries of the scheme
At the invitation of the US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Piyush Goyal will undertake a visit from September 30-October 3
Last month, the Union Cabinet approved setting up of 12 industrial smart cities including in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with an overall investment of Rs 28,602 crore
Speaking at an event organised by a south-based Malabar Gold and Diamonds, the minister said that our sisters can now have heavier mangalsutras as well
"India rises to 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024," Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a post on social media platform X
To further decriminalise minor offences, Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 is expected to be tabled in the next Budget session, says Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal
He said that India has not given any duty concessions in the dairy sector even to Switzerland and Norway under the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) trade pact, which was signed in March
''PLI has been a big boost to manufacturing in India, and we can hope to see a lot of activity and creation of jobs in the days to come"
Addressing a conference organised by realtors' apex body CREDAI, Goyal highlighted that the new realty law RERA has brought transparency and certainty in the real estate sector