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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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

Manufacturing suffers setback in June; PMI down to 52.1 on weak demand

Easing price pressure is likely to keep overall retail inflation in check

Two years of GST: New tax return system, refund mechanism from today

The GST was implemented through a gala ceremony held in the central hall of Parliament at the midnight of June 30, 2017 and came into effect from July 1, 2017

Non-subsidised LPG price reduced by over Rs 100 per cylinder

Subsidised cooking gas price will be Rs 494.35 per cylinder

Finance Ministry to monitor rate-cut transmission by public sector banks

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had expressed concerns over the slow transmission of interest rates to benefit customers, despite successive policy rate cuts

Need to reduce centrally sponsored schemes to improve spending: N K Singh

Revenue buoyancy continues to be weak in the area of indirect tax, said Singh

E-comm firms may be asked to reveal discount source under upcoming policy

Sources indicate that the government is keen on ensuring offline retailers get a level playing field and are not rooted out by major e-commerce firms

Rising workload: Govt plans to treble SFIO staff strength in 3-4 months

With the insolvency and bankruptcy code kicking in, more cases have come under the scanner of SFIO, which derives its powers from the Companies Act.

State-run banks may get flexibility in deciding employees' salaries

Workmen and officer unions likely to hammer out separate deals