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August 22, 2026 10:11 AM

Piyush Goyal highlights India’s evolving role in global growth landscape

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has highlighted India's evolving role in the global growth landscape, citing sustained economic expansion, investment-led reforms and deeper integration with international markets. Delivering the keynote address at the ICAI International Conference 2026 in Singapore, Goyal also spoke about the opportunities and responsibilities facing Chartered Accountants as India becomes increasingly integrated with the global economy. “Underscored India's commit...

August 21, 2026 5:28 PM

Piyush Goyal Reaffirms India’s Economic Strength and Investment Opportunities During Singapore Visit

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he met several global business leaders during his visit to Singapore, highlighting India’s strong economic fundamentals, investment-led reforms and expanding opportunities across sectors. Goyal met Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Holdings, and discussed ways to deepen investment linkages and strengthen Temasek's engagement with India’s growth story. The minister reiterated that ...

August 8, 2026 3:56 PM

Bihar’s talent, products carving out new identity in global markets: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said Bihar’s talent and products are gaining a new identity in global markets, with India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) opening greater opportunities for exporters from the state. In a post on X, Goyal said the Narendra Modi government’s new FTAs were opening “doors to international markets” for Bihar’s agriculture and agro-processing, textiles, leather, footwear, engineering, chemicals and pharmaceutical products. His remark...

August 6, 2026 3:22 PM

India, South Africa to expand cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals: Piyush Goyal

India and South Africa have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday after meeting South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, on the sidelines of the BRICS 2026 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur. The ministers also reviewed progress on the proposed India–Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and discussed advanci...

July 14, 2026 4:47 PM

India, Maldives conclude first round of FTA talks; aim to fast-track trade, investment pact

India and the Maldives have concluded the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reporting substantive progress across eight negotiating tracks as they seek to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties. The talks, held virtually from June 29 to July 7, involved text-based negotiations across eight policy areas. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the two sides reached broad convergence on several issues during the inaugural round....

June 30, 2026 11:15 AM

UPI now live in Greece as India’s digital payment ecosystem expands globally: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now live in Greece, enabling eligible customers to make instant, secure and seamless money transfers at significantly lower transaction costs than conventional payment methods. The growing global adoption of UPI reflects confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of developing technology-driven solutions that create value beyond national borders and strengthen international partnerships,...

June 25, 2026 6:37 PM

Piyush Goyal urges export bodies to explore new markets, products to boost India’s exports

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations to review the progress of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and discuss measures to accelerate India's export growth. The meeting focused on moving beyond individual organisational concerns and adopting a coordinated strategy to expand exports, tap new markets, promote new products and enhance the contribution of EPCs to India's overall export performa...

June 24, 2026 1:50 PM

Productive discussions on advancing trade pact negotiations with US: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and discussed ways to finalise a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement (BTA). In a post on X, Goyal said India and the United States share a strong and growing economic partnership. “We had productive discussions on advancing negotiations towards a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, in line with the Joint Statement of 7 February 2...

June 13, 2026 4:30 PM

Serving Bharat under PM Modi ‘one of the greatest honours of my life’: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that serving ‘Bharat’ under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been "one of the greatest honours of my life". Replying to PM Modi, who extended birthday greetings to him, Goyal said on X that the "nation is fortunate to have you as the longest serving Prime Minister and I will always be committed to work tirelessly under your guidance in our transformative journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and a prosperous...

June 3, 2026 6:45 PM

UK Trade Secretary Visits India to Fast-Track Free Trade Agreement Implementation

The UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) has welcomed the visit of UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle to India, underscoring the need for the early implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost bilateral economic cooperation. Kyle held talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during his visit, with both sides discussing measures to bring the agreement into force at the earliest. The FTA, signed in July 2025, is considered the United Kingdom's...