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UK delegation meets top govt officials in final push for trade agreement

For India, the cut-off date is model code of conduct. Talks will stop once it sets in

Budget 2024: Key announcements made in previous interim budget in 2019

Interim budget 2024: While interim budgets are said to have no major policy changes, let us take a look at some key announcements Piyush Goyal made in Interim Budget 2019

Golden day that will motivate nation for 1000 yrs: Goyal on pran pratishtha

Applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Goyal said that the Prime Minister has generated new enthusiasm

Unicorns meet Piyush Goyal, plan to set up 'Startups Club of India'

These startups are not only developing innovative solutions and technologies but are also generating large-scale employment and contributing to the growth of the nation

Over 50% DPIIT-recognised startups from tier-II and tier-III cities

The states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu emerged as the "best performers" in developing a startup ecosystem for Indian entrepreneurs

Leverage free trade agreements to our benefit, Piyush Goyal tells industry

There were also discussions on the priorities identified in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 and the strategies and measures to be adopted to take forward the export growth

Piyush Goyal to meet 40 unicorn startups including Zerodha, Boat, Lenskart

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold discussions with senior representatives of 40 unicorn startups like Lenskart, Zerodha, and Boat here on Wednesday, an official said. Issues which will figure in the deliberations include ways to further promote sustainable growth of the sector, risks, domestic capital mobilisation and position India on the global startup landscape, the official said. Startup firms valued over USD 1 billion are categorised as unicorns. "Unicorns from different sectors and cities will be there. The sectors which would see participation include fintech, e-commerce and logistics," the official added. The other firms who would attend the meeting include CarDekho, and EasyMy Trip. The government has taken a series of steps to promote the startup ecosystem in the country. Over 1.17 lakh startups are recognised by the government. They are eligible to seek certain tax incentives. The Startup India initiative was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra

No plans to import wheat, likely to harvest a bumper crop: Piyush Goyal

The country's wheat stocks at state warehouses stood at 16.47 million metric tons as of Jan. 1, the lowest since 2017

Goyal asks FCI to adopt tech, cut operational cost, be corruption-free

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday asked state-owned FCI to adopt modern technologies in its overall functioning, reduce the cost of operations and prevent any wrong-doings besides winning the trust of farmers and poor beneficiaries under the public distribution system. The Food and Consumer Affairs Minister also asked FCI and its employees not to tolerate corruption in its operations. He was speaking at the 60th Foundation Day of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), the government's nodal agency for procurement and distribution of food grains. The FCI was established on January 14, 1965. Addressing the event, Goyal complemented the FCI for ensuring that farmers get reasonable prices for their produce and providing food grains to 81 crore people. He asked the FCI and its employees to focus on three priorities. First, he said, "We should win the trust of our farmers as well as our beneficiaries, which are poor and lower-middle-income people. This should be our first priority to

T'gana CM proposes Industrial Corridor connecting Hyderabad to Vijayawada

Furthermore, he requested the allocation of one National Handloom Technology Center (IIHT) to Telangana, emphasizing the positive impact it would have on training weavers in modern technology

Telangana CM meets Piyush Goyal, seeks nod for new industrial corridor

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday met Union Industries and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and sought his approval for setting up a new industrial corridor connecting Hyderabad and Vijayawada via Miryalaguda. Reddy, who was in the national capital to attend the Congress' meeting on Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, said that he discussed with the Union minister various proposals for industrial development in Telangana. Reddy urged Goyal to reconsider the earlier plan of establishing a pharma city between Hyderabad and Warangal and instead endorse the forthcoming proposal for a pharma city to be submitted to the Center. He also said that the grant of final approval for the proposed Hyderabad-Nagpur industrial corridor is estimated to benefit Telangana by Rs 2,300 crore. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka accompanied CM Reddy to the meeting with Union Minister Goyal. The Telangana chief minister also brought to the Centre's attention the issue of relocation of the

No proposal to lift export curbs on wheat, rice, sugar, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said there is no proposal before the government as of now to lift export curbs on wheat, rice and sugar. He also said the country will not import wheat and sugar. "There is no proposal as of now to remove export restrictions on wheat, rice and sugar. And India will not import wheat and sugar," Goyal told reporters. India had banned wheat exports in May 2022, non-basmati rice exports from July 2023 and extended curbs on sugar exports beyond October 2023, as part of measures to control rising domestic prices.

India-UAE CEPA Council launched at 'UAE-India Business Summit' in Ahmedabad

The launch was attended by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Union Minister of Commerce and Trade, Piyush Goyal

PM GatiShakti helping in better planning of infrastructure projects: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the interconnectivity of data layers is helping in better planning, monitoring, and implementation of infrastructure projects through PM GatiShakti. Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Gandhinagar, the minister said that delayed infrastructure projects lead to cost overruns, affecting citizens' finances. He noted the significant contribution of PM GatiShakti for faster, more efficient, and cost-effective infrastructure development to deliver maximum benefits to citizens. The PM GatiShakti initiative was launched to develop an integrated infrastructure to reduce logistics costs. Citing the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project, Goyal highlighted the immense benefit that the PM GatiShakti initiative has brought to the efficient planning of large-scale infrastructure development projects.

Reduction of logistics cost is a big macro turnaround for India

The country will create jobs and encourage consumption and demand by reducing logistic cost

Agricultural exports to rise despite curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Goyal

These restrictions are likely to cause a shortfall of about $4 billion to $5 billion this year, Reuters reported last month.

India-US forum to discuss import monitoring system for laptops, PCs

The US has sought clarification once again even as India cited national security concerns as a rationale behind its August 2023 decision

World wants to engage with India on FTAs: Union minister Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said the world today wants to engage with India for free trade agreements (FTA), and to expand trade and diplomatic relations with India. Speaking at the inaugural of the maiden Global Investors Meet of the DMK government, the Commerce and Textiles Minister said India's young population has given demographic dividend which has become the envy of the world. Batting for women joining the formal workforce in the country, he said, when women go to work, it will not only add to the GDP but will also add twice to the country's GDP as the work they are now doing will be replaced by technology. Elaborating, he said, ... as more and more women come into formal workforce, the work what they are now doing, which is unfortunately not reflecting in our GDP will be replaced by technology as India will become the largest market for washing machines, dishwashers.. India will become the largest market for goods and services, he said. Underscoring that women led

Bengal's role to be crucial in growth; Modi's support to increase: Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday highlighted the contribution of West Bengal in the upcoming phase of growth as India moves towards becoming a developed nation. He also predicted that the support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will increase in the next polls. "In the last election, Bengal provided substantial support. Now, with greater backing, we believe that Bengal aspires to foster rapid growth for India and exercise control over inflation," Goyal pointed out at a programme. Over the last 10 years, significant reforms have been implemented transforming a weak economy into one of the top five globally, the union commerce and industry minister said. "Previously, corruption had plagued the nation, eroding confidence and trust," Goyal said. "The GDP, which previously grew at a rate of 4-4.5 per cent, now exceeds 7 per cent, establishing us as the fastest-growing large economy worldwide. International agencies predict that in the coming years, India will become the 3rd larg

Jute fibre of the future, need for expanding sector, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday termed jute as the fibre of the future, and underscored the importance of expanding the sector and giving it the place it deserves. Goyal was speaking at the inauguration of Patsan Bhawan' at New Town, which will serve as the new base for offices of the Jute Commissioner, the headquarters of the Jute Corporation of India and the National Jute Board, an official release said. Jute is fibre of the future... we need to expand the jute sector and give it the place it deserves. India produces more than 50 per cent jute in the world, out of which over 50 per cent is produced in West Bengal, he said. The minister was also present at a meeting of jute mill owners and stakeholders, industry sources said. During the meeting, Goyal urged officials concerned to resolve long-pending pricing issues, including court cases related to jute pricing, they said. Goyal also formed an informal jute advisory group to comprehensively address issues concerning the .