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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...

April 25, 2026 9:07 AM

Piyush Goyal welcomes Todd McClay ahead of India-New Zealand FTA signing on April 27

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand to India, ahead of the free trade agreement (FTA) signing between the two countries on April 27. In a post on X, the minister said: “Delighted to welcome Mr. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade & Investment, New Zealand, to India, as we begin a new chapter in India-New Zealand economic ties”. He further stated that as we approach the India-NZ FTA signing on April...

March 10, 2026 2:59 PM

India’s annual food exports nearing Rs 5 lakh crore mark: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called upon stakeholders from the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to work collectively towards making India the world’s largest exporter of agricultural and processed foods, highlighting the vast opportunities created by India’s expanding trade agreements and the growing global demand for the Indian products. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the 40th edition of 'AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality...

February 25, 2026 7:32 PM

Piyush Goyal holds talks with Israeli team on FTA

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that he has held talks on the India-Israel free trade agreement with a high-level Israeli delegation. "I had a productive interaction with the Israeli team, reflecting our shared commitment to deepening economic engagement. It is encouraging to see both sides working closely to unlock new opportunities in trade, innovation and growth, further strengthening our valued partnership," Goyal said in a post on X. "As our leaders, Prime Mi...

February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

Centre launches new interventions in Export Promotion Mission to boost MSMEs

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission, a flagship initiative of the Centre aimed at empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for competing in global markets. These interventions are designed to address key challenges faced by Indian exporters, promote broad-based and inclusive export growth, and strengthen India’s position as a globally competitive export powerhouse. The minister stated ...

February 12, 2026 10:12 PM

India’s technology services sector can scale to $750–850 billion by 2035: NITI Aayog

India’s $265 billion technology services sector can scale to $750–850 billion by 2035, while strengthening global competitiveness in the AI era and supporting the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, according to a 10-year roadmap released by NITI Aayog on Thursday. The roadmap by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub spotlights that artificial intelligence marks a structural shift in the industry: value will move from labour-arbitrage services toward IP-led, outcome-oriented, and platform-driven delivery...

February 12, 2026 6:44 PM

India urges medtech startups to go global as trade pacts open access to 70% of world GDP

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged medical technology startups to expand beyond the domestic market and tap India’s free trade agreements that now provide access to nearly 70% of global GDP, most of it at zero duty for Indian products. Speaking at the Pfizer INDovation Startup Showcase in New Delhi, Goyal said nine free trade agreements signed over the past three years cover 38 countries, including major developed and emerging markets, creating unpreceden...

December 4, 2025 1:57 PM

Piyush Goyal to lead high-level trade, investment delegation to Canada in New Year

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a high-level trade and investment delegation to Canada next year to further strengthen trade and commercial engagements between the two countries. According to Goyal, the visit aims to launch negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Canada. Last month, India and Canada had agreed to hold sustained ministerial engagements with the trade and investment community in both countries in early 2026. “Had a pro...

November 25, 2025 3:15 PM

Piyush Goyal Urges CAIT to Hold ‘Biggest-Ever Swadeshi Mela’ With ITPO

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called on the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to organise the “biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela” in the national capital in partnership with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), positioning the event as a global showcase of India’s indigenous trade and innovation. Addressing CAIT’s national trade leaders conference, attended by more than 200 top traders from 28 states, Goyal said the mega exhibition should reflect Indi...