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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"
 "Optimistic about $2 trillion export target by 2030, says Piyush Goyal")
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
 "Keen to expand ECGC cover, form committee to boost jewellery export: Goyal")
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
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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
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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
$40 billion apparel exports target by 2030 is achievable, Goyal confident
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the government is taking steps to promote exports such as entering into free trade agreements and promoting brand India
 "$40 billion apparel exports target by 2030 is achievable, Goyal confident")
India will address EU's carbon tax issue; will retaliate if required: Goyal
According to a report of the think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), CBAM will translate into a 20-35 per cent tax on select imports into the EU, starting January 1, 2026
 "India will address EU's carbon tax issue; will retaliate if required: Goyal")
Govt recognises 114,902 entities as startups as on Oct 31: Goyal tells LS
These eligible firms are allowed to seek fiscal incentives under the Startup India Action Plan, which was launched in January 2016, and that includes income tax exemption for three years
 "Govt recognises 114,902 entities as startups as on Oct 31: Goyal tells LS")
Don't divide India on basis of north-south; Modi always unites: Goyal
Goyal, however, did not take the name of DMK member D N V Senthil Kumar who had made the controversial remarks
 "Don't divide India on basis of north-south; Modi always unites: Goyal")
US, Indian CEOs provide updates on advancing bilateral commercial ties
During the meeting, US and Indian CEOs provided both governments with updates on the status of their recommendations on how to advance US-India commercial ties, it said
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Govt to approve 10-11 testing labs set ups for cotton, textiles by Dec 16
The government will initially roll out 10-11 laboratories in different parts of the country, seven of which will be hosted in the seven textile research associations, Union minister Goyal said
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