Commerce minister's UK visit will focus on reviewing FTA negotiations, establishing a roadmap for finalisation, and expanding trade, investment, and creative partnerships
The minister is expected to interact with leading CEOs and industry stakeholders from key sectors, including shipping, fintech, logistics, and advanced manufacturing
In a recent meeting with auto and other industry executives, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asked IREL to stop its exports of rare earths
Piyush Goyal's remarks come just days after he claimed that the FTA between India and the four-nation European bloc will bring stability, predictability, and continuity to businesses in the regions
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Indian embassy is in dialogue with China and the commerce ministry is also working on the issue
Under the pact, India has received an investment commitment of USD 100 billion in 15 years from the grouping while allowing several products such as Swiss watches, chocolates
Over the last eleven financial years (2014-25), India attracted FDI worth $748.78 billion, an increase of 143 per cent over the previous eleven years (2003-14)
This scheme is expected to be part of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), which was announced in the Budget
He said the agreement has received approval from the Parliaments of all four countries. In Switzerland, there is an objection period open until July 10. July and August are holiday months here
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Switzerland and Sweden from June 9 to 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and said his substantive contribution to the remarkable progress in comprehensive strategic partnership is appreciative
Piyush Goyal and Italian minister Antonio Tajani co-chaired the 22nd session of the JCEC, during which, the two nations agreed on several matters
"We have held three meetings in 35 days. It shows our shared commitment for the FTA... we are trying to do it faster," Goyal told reporters
Speaking here at India-Italy Business Forum meeting, he said Italian companies can consider setting up manufacturing units and offices in those enclaves
Piyush Goyal made these remarks in a meeting of about 25 ministers of WTO member countries, including Australia, Singapore, France and Nigeria
Goyal highlighted growing confidence of French companies in India's economic story and emphasised the mutual commitment to advancing economic and trade ties while building a smarter future together
Our discussions focused on diversifying our trade basket, fostering innovation, and strengthening cooperation in high-tech and emerging sectors, Goyal said about the meeting
In the last three-days, the minister has held a series of meetings with top CEOs and ministers
When asked about an announcement of Trump to double tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 per cent, he also said that the two countries will continue to work together to resolve all these issues
Retaliation, WTO action, or talks - three options on the table