Page 9 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
India, Germany discuss ways to increase cooperation in trade, investment
Goyal met Levin Holle, Economic and Financial Policy Advisor at the Federal Chancellery and Germany's G7 and G20 Sherpa, and discussed ways to further deepen the bilateral economic relationship
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India-US trade deal: Talks are 'progressing' well, says Piyush Goyal
Last week, a team of officials from the Department of Commerce, including Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, was in Washington, to reach an early conclusion of the proposed trade agreement
 "India-US trade deal: Talks are 'progressing' well, says Piyush Goyal")
Willing to pay extra to build resilience in our supply chains: Goyal
The government has launched initiatives, like a production-linked incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing, and a policy to promote semiconductor production in the country
Goyal to meet German leaders, businesses to boost trade and investment
Germany is a member of the 27-nation bloc, European Union. India and the EU are negotiating a trade agreement
Trade differences remain between India and EU after 14th round of talks
Disagreements relate to market access for goods and also investment, trade, and sustainable development
 "Trade differences remain between India and EU after 14th round of talks")
Global South should speak in one voice against trade challenges: Goyal
He said the world is currently volatile, marked by numerous uncertainties, challenges, and ambiguities in the global trading system
 "Global South should speak in one voice against trade challenges: Goyal")
Foreign investors to invest ₹50k cr in finance, banking sectors: Goyal
Even in turbulent times, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) continues to flow robustly, the minister said
India-US trade talks cordial; farmers, MSME interests protected: Goyal
The Indian official team, headed by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, was in Washington this week to hold trade talks with their US counterparts
 "India-US trade talks cordial; farmers, MSME interests protected: Goyal")
India to record positive export growth in current financial year: Goyal
Piyush Goyal said that the country's overall goods and services exports grew by about 5 per cent to $413.3 billion during April-September period of the financial year 2025-26
Egypt urges Indian companies to be part of Suez Canal Economic Zone
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says Egypt is keen to attract Indian investment in sectors like energy, AI, and pharmaceuticals through the Suez Canal Economic Zone
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Centre working on steps to boost rare earth supply chain: Piyush Goyal
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal says India is building resilient supply chains and negotiating pacts with Chile and Peru to boost access to rare earth minerals
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Govt working on steps to improve supply of rare earth minerals: Goyal
Critical or rare earth minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt are essential raw materials which have applications in various industries ranging from electronic goods to fighter jets
India, Brazil look to broaden PTA, eye $20 bn bilateral trade by 2030
India and Brazil plan to broaden their preferential trade agreement under the Mercosur framework, eyeing $20 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 and new digital cooperation
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Canada's foreign minister Anita Anand's India visit: What's on agenda?
Anita Anand will travel to Mumbai on Tuesday, where she will meet with Canadian and Indian firms working to support investment, job creation, and economic opportunities in both countries
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India-US continue dialogue to finalise bilateral trade pact by Nov: Goyal
In February this year, leaders of the two countries directed officials to negotiate a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)
India-Qatar bilateral trade can be doubled by 2030, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal highlighted that, despite global economic headwinds and supply chain disruptions, India continues to demonstrate strong macroeconomic stability
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India to roll out digital currency; Piyush Goyal flags unbacked crypto
Goyal clarified that while there is no outright ban on cryptocurrencies without Central government backing, they are heavily taxed to discourage their use
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India, Qatar likely to finalise trade pact by third quarter of 2026: Goyal
The minister is here for a two-day visit. He is leading a business delegation to increase trade and investments between the two countries
Piyush Goyal to visit Qatar for talks on comprehensive trade pact
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's Qatar visit on October 6-7 will include talks on the proposed India-Qatar trade agreement, reviewing bilateral trade and strengthening sectoral cooperation
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India may import US corn for ethanol production as trade talks advance
New Delhi seeks removal of punitive tariffs on Russian oil purchases as Washington pushes soybean and corn sales, with both sides aiming to seal a trade pact by fall
 "India may import US corn for ethanol production as trade talks advance")