Page 3 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
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
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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
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India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal
About 400 Indian companies are operational in Uzbekistan
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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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Goods exports rise 15%, FTAs to give further boost, says Piyush Goyal
Commerce minister says export momentum is expected to continue as FTAs take effect, while India remains engaged with the US on the proposed trade pact
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Piyush Goyal addresses India-Estonia Business Forum, calls for deeper ties
He emphasised that India's strong growth trajectory, expanding manufacturing base, vibrant innovation ecosystem and progressive reforms present significant opportunities
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Centre offers 20 critical mineral blocks in eighth auction tranche
The Centre has launched the eighth tranche of critical mineral auctions, offering 20 blocks across nine states as it seeks to strengthen India's strategic mineral value chain
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US trade pact will be signed when time is right: Commerce Secretary
Fully engaged with Washington for a balanced deal, says Piyush Goyal
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India, US remain fully engaged on trade pact talks, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal also said that he had a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer here last month
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India-UK CETA: What changes for exporters and workers from July 15?
India and the UK's trade deal comes into force on July 15, lowering import duties on many Indian exports and offering social security relief for professionals
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Weekly policy watch: Inflation data, India-UK FTA, forex reserves in focus
India's policy calendar this week will track inflation, wholesale prices, trade agreements and forex reserves
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India-EU FTA likely to be rolled out by Apr-Jun 2027: EU chief negotiator
The India-EU free trade agreement is likely to take effect in the April-June quarter of 2027 after ratification, according to the European Commission's chief negotiator
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Goyal, Jaishankar and Vaishnaw to visit Brussels for TTC talks with EU
Piyush Goyal says the Trade and Technology Council dialogue will complement the recently concluded India-EU free trade agreement, while India aims to conclude the Canada FTA within six months
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India-Peru FTA unlikely soon; Canada pact may close in 6 months: Goyal
India exported goods worth $1.4 billion to Peru during the last financial year, while imports stood at $8.87 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $7.47 billion
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India's goods exports likely to cross $500 bn in FY27: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expects merchandise exports to grow 16-17 per cent and services exports 10-11 per cent, taking India's total exports close to the $1 trillion target
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India targets $1 trn exports in FY27, eyes 17% goods export growth: Goyal
Speaking at the Board of Trade meeting at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, Goyal said the target would require a sharp increase in both goods and services shipments
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India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days; pact likely by Dec 31: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the India-EU free trade agreement is on track for signing by December-end, while reiterating India's demand for a competitive edge in the interim US trade deal
India must promote languages like German, French, Japanese: Piyush Goyal
Goyal called for greater focus on Japanese, German and French, citing demand for language-skilled professionals in Japan. His remarks come as CBSE rolls out the three-language framework
Board of Trade meet on July 3 to discuss $2 trillion exports target
Piyush Goyal will chair the Board of Trade meeting on July 3 to discuss boosting exports to $2 trillion by improving FTA utilisation and cutting logistics costs
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Board of Trade to meet on July 3 to discuss export growth strategies
Chaired by Piyush Goyal, the meeting will bring together representatives from states, industry bodies and export promotion councils to discuss ways to maximise gains from recent trade agreements
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