Page 27 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal urges textiles industry to work on long road map for sector
The textile minister said the industry needs to focus on the world market as it would help make the sector competitive
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Centre directs 100% auction of dust tea grades from North India
Mohit Agarwal, Director, Asian Tea Company, said that the move would make the tea industry "robust and transparent"
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WTO should not negotiate rules on non-trade issues, says Piyush Goyal
Says such matters should be addressed in intergovernmental organisations
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WTO meet: India to seek permanent solution to food security issues
The four-day 13th ministerial conference (MC13) will start on February 26 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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India will not rush into signing free trade deals, says Piyush Goyal
The minister was responding to a question on India's trade negotiations with the UK and the European Union (EU) becoming more complicated
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Hope nations will come to WTO meet with positive attitude like India: Goyal
It also provides a platform, where all the member countries hold dialogue or debate on different trade-related issues and come up with solutions
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India-EU FTA must be fair, equitable and balanced: Goyal at CII event
The minister further elaborated on the plethora of opportunities in the various sectors across India
Highlights of the day: Farmers say won't march to Delhi for 2 days
Farmers' protest march updates: Catch all the latest updates on the farmers' protest here
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Govt negotiates trade, investment agreements with open mind: Goyal
"I can assure you that India negotiates with fairness, with an open mind... India also takes care of its wider and larger interest in the long run," he said at the CII India-Europe conclave
Highlights of the day: Security up at Delhi borders ahead of farmers' march
Farmers' protest march updates: Catch all the latest updates on the farmers' protest here
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Piyush Goyal confident of interest rate cut by RBI in coming months
The RBI has been maintaining the benchmark interest rate at an elevated level of 6.5 per cent since February 2023
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Farmer leaders to inform about decision on govt proposals by Feb 20: Goyal
"The farmers' union will tell us their decision by morning. We will also have discussions with NCCF and NAFED after returning to Delhi," he added
Panel of 3 Union ministers hold talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh
Meanwhile, there was no report of any clash between farmers and the Haryana security personnel at the two Punjab and Haryana border points - Shambhu and Khanauri - on Thursday
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Union ministers to meet farmer leaders today: 5 key things to know
Farmers protest news: This will be the third round of talks between the two sides- the previous two rounds of dialogue on February 8 and 12 remained inconclusive
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Farmers protest: Ministers, farm unions hold talks ahead of rally
Delhi Police stepped up security in the national capital, enforcing Section 144, which bans gatherings and processions for a month across Delhi
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SEA seeks import curbs on finished products to protect oleochemical sector
SEA has requested the government to take immediate steps to safeguard the interests of the domestic industry by taking some measures
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Ram temple symbol of peace, unity and harmony: Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
The prime minister has fulfilled his guarantee and promise to the nation, Goyal said, adding that the temple is equally a symbol of India's progress (vikas) and heritage (virasat)
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India continues to be preferred destination for FDI, says Piyush Goyal
'The material factor is that it (FDI) continues to come in. Very often when you see a very rapid growth on any statistic, you need some time for it to cool down also,' he said
Govt sets up task force to resolve non-tariff barriers, says Piyush Goyal
Such barriers include prior registration requirements in the exporting country, cumbersome testing and certification requirements and unreasonable domestic standards/rules
Productivity of sugar mills increased, over 99% cane dues cleared: Goyal
He said 10-12 years ago, there were incidents of unrest in sugar mills and cane farmers were not getting their dues and they had to come out on the streets to protests