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77 cr covered under 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme: Govt tells LS
As many as 77 crore people in the country have been covered under the 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme, Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal said
 "77 cr covered under 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme: Govt tells LS")
Piyush Goyal asks auto cos to cut import dependence, increase innovation
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed disappointment over certain auto companies continuing to import even those components which can be qualitatively manufactured in India.
 "Piyush Goyal asks auto cos to cut import dependence, increase innovation")
Looking at creating a fund for agritech startups says, Union Min Goyal
The government is looking at creating a fund for agritech startups, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.
Exports cross $380 bn this fiscal so far; likely to hit $410 bn: Goyal
The country's merchandise exports have reached over $380 billion so far this fiscal till March 7 and are expected to reach $410 billion in 2021-22, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said
 "Exports cross $380 bn this fiscal so far; likely to hit $410 bn: Goyal")
India and Canada set to hold bilateral trade talks starting today
Piyush Goyal had earlier said that India is likely to propose an interim trade deal with Canada, which will be followed by a full fledged trade deal
Comm Min extends deadline for exporters to submit applications for dues
Exporters can claim pending refunds under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), RoSCTL (Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes) scheme and Rebate of State Levies (RoSL) scheme
 "Comm Min extends deadline for exporters to submit applications for dues")
Goyal urges investors to focus on entrepreneurs in small cities, towns
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged investors to focus on entrepreneurs in small cities, foster innovation and facilitate mobilisation of domestic capital.
 "Goyal urges investors to focus on entrepreneurs in small cities, towns")
BJP credits PM Modi with Ukraine rescue efforts; slams Opposition
India made every possible effort by roping in NGOs, industry contacts in Ukraine and surrounding countries to rescue more than 20,000 students stranded in Ukraine, senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal said
 "BJP credits PM Modi with Ukraine rescue efforts; slams Opposition")
Export-to-GDP ratio: India must get back to 2013-14 level, shows data
India is expected to have an export-to-GDP ratio of 20.8% this year; in 2013-14, India's export-to-GDP ratio was 25.4%
 "Export-to-GDP ratio: India must get back to 2013-14 level, shows data")
Strong currency will always be good for exports, says Piyush Goyal
A strong currency reflects the strength of a nation and will support exports, contrary to the general notion that a weak currency supports exports, said Piyush Goyal
India looks to advance trade deal with Bangladesh: Piyush Goyal
Bangladesh is India's fifth largest export destination.
India's exports may reach $410 billion this fiscal, says Piyush Goyal
The country's merchandise exports during April-February 2022 stood at USD 374.05 billion, an increase of 45.80 per cent over USD 256.55 billion in the year-ago period
Industry assures govt of smooth cooking oil supplies for next 2 months
A meeting chaired by Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday, reviewed the supply situation of cooking oils, including sunflower oil
 "Industry assures govt of smooth cooking oil supplies for next 2 months")
Piyush Goyal calls for increasing India's share in global trade to 10%
Goyal called for taking India among the top three nations in Global Services Trade.
World today wants to emulate India's growth story, says Piyush Goyal
He also said PM Gati Shakti national master plan is a game changer which would be adopted by the whole world
 "World today wants to emulate India's growth story, says Piyush Goyal")
Goyal asks industry to raise manufacturing contribution to 25% of GDP
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asked the industry to look at ways to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to 25 per cent of GDP
LIC IPO to be delayed or not? GoM likely to take a call tomorrow
Merchant bankers say situation not ripe for IPO of this size
 "LIC IPO to be delayed or not? GoM likely to take a call tomorrow")
PM Gati Shakti to kick start virtuous cycle of investment: Piyush Goyal
For years, one of the country's finest ports, JNPT, had "very bad" connectivity because of "bad" planning and that is what this government is trying to change with this initiative, said Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Indian students returning from Ukraine
Goyal on Saturday received the Indian students who landed in Mumbai by an Air India flight following evacuation from Ukraine
 "Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Indian students returning from Ukraine")
Centre taking steps to boost oilseeds production; promote millets: Goyal
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said nearly 4 lakh hectare area of rice fallow will be used for oilseeds cultivation in 100 districts of 10 states
 "Centre taking steps to boost oilseeds production; promote millets: Goyal")