Page 30 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Reduction of logistics cost is a big macro turnaround for India
The country will create jobs and encourage consumption and demand by reducing logistic cost
 "Reduction of logistics cost is a big macro turnaround for India")
Agricultural exports to rise despite curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Goyal
These restrictions are likely to cause a shortfall of about $4 billion to $5 billion this year, Reuters reported last month.
 "Agricultural exports to rise despite curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Goyal")
India-US forum to discuss import monitoring system for laptops, PCs
The US has sought clarification once again even as India cited national security concerns as a rationale behind its August 2023 decision
 "India-US forum to discuss import monitoring system for laptops, PCs")
World wants to engage with India on FTAs: Union minister Piyush Goyal
Complimenting the Tamil Nadu government for setting a target to raise the state's economy by USD 1 trillion by 2030, Goyal said this aspiration would drive for industrialisation, creation of new jobs
 "World wants to engage with India on FTAs: Union minister Piyush Goyal")
Bengal's role to be crucial in growth; Modi's support to increase: Goyal
Over the last 10 years, significant reforms have been implemented transforming a weak economy into one of the top five globally, the union commerce and industry minister said
 "Bengal's role to be crucial in growth; Modi's support to increase: Goyal")
Jute fibre of the future, need for expanding sector, says Piyush Goyal
The minister was also present at a meeting of jute mill owners and stakeholders, industry sources said
 "Jute fibre of the future, need for expanding sector, says Piyush Goyal")
Optimistic about $2 trillion export target by 2030, says Piyush Goyal
He highlighted the potential of the jute industry, stating that with "contribution from the jute sector and concerted efforts from the Centre and state governments, we can achieve new heights"
Govt to bring more products under mandatory quality norm: Piyush Goyal
Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the government will bring more products under the mandatory quality norm as India moves towards becoming a developed nation by 2047
 "Govt to bring more products under mandatory quality norm: Piyush Goyal")
UK looks for greater share in India auto sector under FTA: Official
India has come to the centre stage of auto manufacturing not only in assembling but also in the whole value chain, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said
 "UK looks for greater share in India auto sector under FTA: Official")
Keen to expand ECGC cover, form committee to boost jewellery export: Goyal
Meanwhile, he said, India has the potential to become the global epicentre of the gem and jewellery industry with a holistic ecosystem encompassing all diverse constituents and elements
We will maintain export figures of last year despite global slowdown: Goyal
He said that India's exports of goods and services rose to USD 776 billion in 2022-23 from USD 500 billion two years ago
 "We will maintain export figures of last year despite global slowdown: Goyal")
Mega events lined up ahead to elevate India's position globally: Goyal
The planned lineup of mega events commences with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav scheduled from January 3-10 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital
 "Mega events lined up ahead to elevate India's position globally: Goyal")
Govt to extend RoDTEP benefits to e-commerce exports: Piyush Goyal
The RoDTEP scheme, which came into effect three years ago, refunds the embedded non-creditable central, state, and local levies paid on inputs to exporters
 "Govt to extend RoDTEP benefits to e-commerce exports: Piyush Goyal")
National e-commerce policy in final stages, may be announced soon: Goyal
In August, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a detailed discussion with representatives of e-commerce firms and a domestic traders' body on the proposed policy
 "National e-commerce policy in final stages, may be announced soon: Goyal")
Govt took many pro-active steps to control prices of food items: Goyal
Goyal highlighted that 140 new price monitoring centres have been set up to keep a close watch on wholesale and retail prices of essential commodities
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath joins Centre's reconstituted startup advisory panel
Kamath said that he was excited to join the council and that India needs to unlock its domestic capital to nurture startups
Piyush Goyal discusses progress of FTA deal during EFTA delegation meet
The primary objective of these negotiations is to establish a "fair, mutually beneficial, and comprehensive" trade deal between India and EFTA
 "Piyush Goyal discusses progress of FTA deal during EFTA delegation meet")
Union minister Piyush Goyal to chair Board of Trade meeting on Dec 17
It provides a platform for state governments and union territories to give their perspective on trade policy, and also to the government for apprising them about developments affecting India
 "Union minister Piyush Goyal to chair Board of Trade meeting on Dec 17")
Govt working to ensure export sector becomes self-sustaining: Piyush Goyal
GIFT City will play a pivotal role in powering India's exports to $2 trillion by 2030, and then onwards to up to $10 trillion that it envisages to see by 2047, Goyal said
World recognizes India only option for large demand: Piyush Goyal
The Union Commerce Minister emphasized the unprecedented opportunity presented by 1.4 billion people aspiring for a better future