Page 7 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Explained: What the India-UK free trade deal means for both economies
India and the UK are likely to sign a long-awaited free trade deal during PM Modi's visit to London on July 24, aiming to boost trade, cut tariffs, and deepen economic ties
 "Explained: What the India-UK free trade deal means for both economies")
India-UK signing of trade pact on Jul 24; Piyush Goyal to accompany PM Modi
The two countries announced the conclusion of the negotiations for the trade agreement on May 6
India-EFTA trade pact to come into force from Oct 1: Piyush Goyal
To generate $500 billion investment in India likely in brownfield or greenfield projects, and maybe in some cases, even mature assets
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India eyes tariff advantage in key US sectors over China, Canada, Mexico
Indian exporters are poised to strengthen their presence in the US market as rivals like China, Mexico, and Canada face higher tariffs ranging up to 50%, as against India's 10%, says NITI Aayog report
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India-US trade talks moving fast as fresh deadline nears: Piyush Goyal
India and US negotiators are in Washington for intense discussions, with the interim trade pact facing a critical deadline and pressure from the US on tariff concessions
Govt to soon issue new guidelines to promote exports in new markets: Goyal
He said that the ministry will partner with districts to promote one district one product (ODOP) goods
Looking to speed up talks to review Asean trade pact: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal discusses the ongoing review of the India-ASEAN trade pact with Malaysia's T Zafrul Aziz, highlighting challenges and the need for fair trade and a comprehensive deal
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Small tea growers ask Centre to set up fair price discovery mechanism
In a letter to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, the Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Associations (CISTA) suggested a price protection scheme modelled on the lines of the minimum support price
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Looking to fast-track trade pact review talks with Asean: Piyush Goyal
The issue figured during the meeting between Goyal and his Malaysian counterpart T Zafrul Aziz
Resilient supply chains needed for agri sector, says Piyush Goyal
While the minister did not refer to any country, the statement came at a time when China has reduced exports of a critical fertiliser - di-ammonium phosphate - creating a global supply squeeze
India allocates additional ₹10,000 crore to support deep tech sector
The additional tranche part of Fund of Funds scheme to promote innovation, absorption of newer technologies and the deployment of newer tech in contemporary fields
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'Modi will meekly bow to Trump': Rahul Gandhi slams PM over tariff deadline
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Narendra Modi over looming US tariff deadline as India continues trade talks; failure to finalise a deal by July 9 could trigger 26 per cent duty on key Indian exports to US
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India ready to sign deals that protect its interests, says Piyush Goyal
Ahead of July 9 tariff deadline, Piyush Goyal emphasises that India will protect its national interest in ongoing trade negotiations, reiterates stance on sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy
Govt to introduce scheme to boost toy industry, says Piyush Goyal
The commerce and industry minister said the scheme will look to enhance design capabilities, ensure quality manufacturing, strengthen packaging and support brand-building
No trade deal under pressure; India's interest first, says Goyal on US pact
He also said that India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with different countries, including European Union, New Zealand, Oman, the US, Chile, and Peru
India extends curbs on low-ash met coke imports for six more months
India has extended import curbs on low-ash metallurgical coke, a key steelmaking input, from July 1 to December 31, 2025, to regulate supply and trade
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Govt will protect textile sector in US trade deal: Goyal tells export body
The minister also reiterated that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure that India's interests, especially those of vulnerable sectors like textiles and apparel, are safeguarded
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India on track to be $5 trn economy by 2027 despite global risks: Goyal
Goyal also hailed the government's decade-long economic reforms as transformational rather than incremental
Govt holds wide FTA talks to protect domestic industry: Piyush Goyal
He said that India is keeping in mind both the offensive and defensive interests of industry while negotiating these agreements
India-UK free trade pact provides predictability to business: Piyush Goyal
In their first joint public intervention since the FTA negotiations concluded last month, Reynolds said he was "genuinely excited" about the prospects opened up with the FTA
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