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ICF to manufacture 740 coaches for Train 18 by 2021-22: Piyush Goyal

Two rakes already put into service; At present, the train runs on the New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra sectors

India seeks review of existing trade pacts with Asean, Japan: Goyal in LS

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that eight rounds of negotiations have been held with South Korea for upgrading the existing comprehensive FTA

Plan ready for Rs 100-trn investment in infra, Rs 50-trn in Railways: Goyal

The Centre has chalked out a plan envisaging an investment of Rs 100 lakh crore in the infrastructure sector over the next five years, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. "The investment will transform availability and quality of infrastructure at airports, roads, highways, railways, ports... All infrastructure-related sectors (aviation, shipping, electricity, and oil & gas) are going to see a huge thrust in the next five years," Goyal said. The railways and commerce & industry minister said that "Rs 100 lakh crore in the next five years is not a small amount". He said the railways has drawn up a 12-year plan entailing an investment of Rs 50 lakh crore. "Rs 50 lakh crore in 12 years is an unheard of investment spree that the railways is planning. Obviously, the government cannot put in this kind of money so we will have to engage the private sector. We will have to work closely through the public-private partnership model," Goyal said at the India International ...

Action taken against 1,271 firms for export-promotion scheme misuse: Goyal

In 2018-19, exports of electronic items increased to Rs 61,908 crore from Rs 41,220 crore in 2017-18.

Railways made Rs 139 cr selling platform tickets in FY19: Govt to Lok sabha

Replying to a query in Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said Rs 230.47 crore were earned from advertisements and shops including those on the platforms in 2018-19.

Service sector can help govt achieve target of $5 trn economy: Goyal

He emphasised that these two sectors need to work together, as without services, manufacturing cannot succeed and without manufacturing, services cannot grow

Will work with gems, jewellery industry on import duty demand: Piyush Goyal

He also asked the industry to follow legal practices such as doing digital transactions to enhance the integrity of the sector

Rs 809 cr allocated to repair 4,861 railway bridges, Piyush Goyal tells RS

The minister said that Rs 809.05 crore has been allocated for the repair, strengthening, rehabilitation, rebuilding the bridges

Railways needs Rs 50 trn in next 12 years to meet demands: Piyush Goyal

He said: "Despite that, the ministry have almost two-and-a-half times more investment in the Railways in the last five years".

MoS Railways says Rs 4,093 cr allocated to Bihar, 55 projects underway

On a specific query on when the Hajipur-Mohua rail line was started, he said it was started almost 14 years ago but has been pending for some reasons.

Indian Railways, EU agree to focus on digitisation, green transport

Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal and Chairman of the Railway Board, Vinod Kumar Yadav held talks with the delegation

Govt mulls providing forex loan at cheaper rates to exporters: Goyal

Goyal said the government has sensitised all the trade promotion bodies to work towards enhancing exports

Pulling out of RCEP not just an economic decision

Modi's RCEP move shows sound political judgement. Don't scoff, it's rare these days

Goyal in US: Tariff on medical devices, agri imports dominate discussions

The meeting assumes significance at a time when New Delhi has openly backed a bilateral deal with the US - a significant change in its position

Top events today: Shiv Sena plea against Prez rule, BRICS Summit, and more

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Some e-commerce companies are indulging in predatory pricing: Piyush Goyal

Global economic outlook is facing grave challenges amidst growing protectionism and rising trade tensions, said Piyush Goyal

BRICS Summit: Goyal discusses global economic climate with trade ministers

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attended the 9th BRICS trade ministers meet in Brasilia on Tuesday during which he deliberated on the global economic climate with his counterparts from other member nations.Taking to Twitter, Goyal said that he spoke about advancing Trade and Investment cooperation between BRICS nations, as well as on the growing trend of non-tariff barriers."Attended the 9th BRICS Trade Ministers Meet in Brazil and deliberated on the global economic climate. Also, spoke about advancing BRICS Trade and Investment Cooperation," Goyal tweeted."Interacted with BRICS Trade Ministers and spoke about the growing trend of non-tariff barriers which deny market access, lead to economic uncertainty and raise the cost of doing the trade for developing countries especially MSMEs. Thus, a win-win mindset is needed to spur trade & promote equity," the following tweet read.BRICS brings together five major emerging economies comprising 42 per cent of the world's ...

Piyush Goyal to talk trade with USTR Robert Lighthize on Wednesday

Next day, the minister will hold high-level industry interaction with business and industry representatives in New York.

Piyush Goyal says SC verdict on Ayodhya ends decades-old legal dispute

He said this historic verdict of the Supreme Court will further strengthen the culture, tradition and unity of the country

A mini trade deal to be India's focus during Piyush Goyal's US visit

Minister also scheduled to meet US medical devices' association