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India-US trade deal hinges on preferential terms from Washington: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will finalise and announce details of its trade agreement with the US once Washington offers preferential terms compared with India's competitors
 "India-US trade deal hinges on preferential terms from Washington: Goyal")
Expand footprint in developed markets: Goyal to auto component cos
Commerce minister asks industry to leverage trade agreements, build overseas manufacturing presence, move up the value chain and strengthen supply-chain resilience
 "Expand footprint in developed markets: Goyal to auto component cos")
Apparel exporters urge commerce minister to regulate cotton yarn exports
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman A Sakthivel in a communication to the minister said rising prices of raw cotton and cotton yarn are increasing due to supply-side constraints
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Will talk to Japan on increasing basmati rice exports from India: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India will take up the issue of greater market access for basmati rice with Japan during a review of the trade agreement
 "Will talk to Japan on increasing basmati rice exports from India: Goyal")
Piyush Goyal pushes for JPY 10 trillion Japanese investment in India
Commerce minister meets Japanese financial institutions and companies as India seeks investment in semiconductors, technology and resilient supply chains
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Streamlined approvals, KYC norms will help boost FDI flows: Piyush Goyal
There are very few sectors where foreign direct investment (FDI) is restricted, and the government is open to ideas from industry to further improve the investment regime, he said
 "Streamlined approvals, KYC norms will help boost FDI flows: Piyush Goyal")
Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' to boost investment, business ties
"India and Japan can develop a pitching series, something like the Shark Tank initiative, that can help young startups pitch," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
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Govt plans BIS certificate exemption for foreign high-tech companies
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the proposed framework could provide company-, industry-, product- or project-based exemptions for imported equipment and components
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Goyal promises BIS certification relief for high-tech sector firms
The objective is to ensure timely availability of equipment, goods and services for high-tech companies setting up manufacturing operations in India and support 'Make in India' initiative
Goyal urges Japanese firms to buy steel from India, backs safeguard duty
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged Japanese firms to source steel from India, saying Indian companies manufacture high-quality products.
India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 blocs, aims to cover 75% of trade: Goyal
He added that the country's free trade agreements would eventually cover about 75 per cent of global trade and help position India as a trusted partner in global value chains
 "India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 blocs, aims to cover 75% of trade: Goyal")
Goyal leads biz delegation to Japan to discuss ways to boost trade
The visit assumes significance as Japan last year set an investment target of 10 trillion yen (about Rs 60,000 cr) in India over a decade
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Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJP's newly appointed national team
The meeting focused on preparations for upcoming state assembly elections, grassroots mobilisation and communicating government initiatives to the public
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Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties
The leaders discussed strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability, and connectivity
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BJP announces new team under chief Nitin Nabin: Check full list of leaders
BJP president Nitin Nabin's new national team has 13 vice-presidents, eight general secretaries and 16 secretaries, with Piyush Goyal taking charge as treasurer
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India, South Africa-led group to begin trade pact talks in a month
The proposed preferential trade agreement will initially cover goods, with India and the five-member customs union aiming to conclude negotiations within a year
 "India, South Africa-led group to begin trade pact talks in a month")
Exports up about 15% in Apr-Jul despite global uncertainties: Piyush Goyal
The final exports and import numbers for July will be released on August 13
 "Exports up about 15% in Apr-Jul despite global uncertainties: Piyush Goyal")
India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Commerce Min Goyal
India opposes any proposal for a BRICS currency, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, as member states discuss boosting trade, investment and MSME financing
 "India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Commerce Min Goyal")
India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal
About 400 Indian companies are operational in Uzbekistan
Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada
Value-added export marks a shift from raw produce as Bihar farmers gain better prices and India's premium makhana targets global healthy snack markets
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