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Modi 2.0 Cabinet: Piyush Goyal, the policy hawk who walks the talk
Under Goyal, Railway Ministry increased the pace of infrastructure projects including track renewal and electrification. He was the architect of the communications blitzkrieg that made Modi PM in 2014
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Piyush Goyal retains railways, likely to focus on safety, non-fare revenue
Goyal, having achieved the lowest accident figures in his previous tenure, had repeatedly said that his goal was to reach the zero accident standard
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At G20, Piyush Goyal set to push for open trade, less protectionism
FM Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the 2-day meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors
We need to address high interest, tax rates to boost exports: Piyush Goyal
"We need to address the root cause of problems hurting the exporters and industry," said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
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Digital firms, traders to discuss e-commerce policy with Piyush Goyal
According to CAIT, e-commerce policy should take within its ambit not only foreign players but also domestic ones
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India will not push for GSP benefits from US, says Piyush Goyal
The scheme provided India tariff-free access to the US market. All benefits have stopped since June 5
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Piyush Goyal wants RBI to extend $25 bn line of credit for exports, funds
Goyal said that it is a joint responsibility of banks and government to ensure that export credit at competitive rates is available to businesses
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Piyush Goyal takes 12 major decisions to boost exports, industrial growth
Work on a dozen decisions to start by next week, say officials
Nations must have right to use data for people's welfare: Goyal at G20 meet
Goyal said that Digital India, Start up India, Aadhaar are some of the major initiatives in the country that promote economic inclusivity, using digital platforms
MSMEs crucial for creating jobs, income in developing countries: Goyal
The minister said that free trade and investments will benefit developing countries when they remain development centric
Union minister Piyush Goyal appointed deputy leader of Rajya Sabha
Goyal, the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry in the Narendra Modi government, will be deputy to senior BJP leader Thawarchand Gehlot
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Industry must not violate the spirit of law, says Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal warns companies against circumventing rules on foreign direct investment in e-commerce.
India won't compromise national interest in trade talks with US: Goyal
Piyush Goyal said "we believe" that the US decision of withdrawing GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) benefits "is not exactly as per the norms of WTO and GATT which are multilateral agreements"
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Railway Protection Force to recruit 4,500 women constables: Piyush Goyal
Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi said the recruitment process is going on
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Piyush Goyal credited with ushering in new ideas irrespective of portfolio
Seen as a 'reforms minister', Goyal is credited with ushering in new steps irrespective of portfolio
Piyush Goyal lists 'false promises' Congress made in 2004, '09
Goyal said it was under the Modi government that a decision was taken to give Rs 6,000 to poor farmers
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Piyush Goyal takes on RBI for lowering economic growth
Goyal said he was glad that now the RBI was recognising growth as much as inflation
GST relief for real estate sector soon, says FM Piyush Goyal
He also advised the realty sector to sell off inventory even in the current pricing about which the realtors complain as being low
Tax dept should be friendly with businesses: Piyush Goyal to taxmen
Goyal was addressing Central Board of Indirect Taxes officers on the occasion of International Customs Day
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Railways can't be blamed for Amritsar tragedy, says Piyush Goyal
The accident took place on October 19 when a crowd attending a Dussehra function spilled on to the tracks and got mowed down by a train
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