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December 11, 2025 10:20 PM

Piyush Goyal says India left “no stone unturned” for a fair India-EU FTA talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed the India-Italy Business Forum plenary session in Mumbai alongside Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Goyal said India is “leaving no stone unturned for a fair, equitable, and balanced India-EU FTA,” adding that Italy’s partnership will play an important role in shaping the negotiations. India’s push for a fair and balanced India–EU Free Trade ...

October 30, 2025 1:18 PM

Piyush Goyal discusses FTAs and strategies for market diversification with Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday chaired a meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, focusing on strategies to boost India’s export growth. The discussions centred around harnessing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for greater market access, driving value addition, expanding market diversification, and strengthening sectoral synergies. Sharing details on X, Goyal said, “Chaired a meeting with representativ...

October 23, 2025 9:01 PM

Piyush Goyal, German Minister discuss commitment to finalising India-EU FTA

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between India and Germany, with both sides reiterating their commitment to finalising the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Goyal, who is on an official visit to Germany, held wide-ranging discussions focused on deepening Indo-German cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, green energy, a...

September 12, 2025 12:18 PM

India, EU reaffirm commitment to early conclusion of FTA talks: Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their commitment to the early conclusion of negotiations for a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment. In a post on X, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, “Delighted to host my friend Maros Sefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, along with the EU delegation for dinner. As the India-EU FTA nego...

September 4, 2025 9:45 PM

PM Modi holds joint call with EU leaders, pushes for early India-EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint telephone call with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, underlining the strong and close ties between India and the European Union. During the call, the leaders welcomed progress in bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defence, security, and supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed their shared ...

June 12, 2025 11:46 AM

India, EU committed to inclusive growth through FTA: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reflects a shared commitment to deepening economic ties and fostering inclusive growth across regions. Speaking at the India-Sweden High-Level Trade and Investment Policy Forum, Goyal underlined the potential for increased collaboration between India and Sweden. The forum was attended by members of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprises and leading Swedish and Indian busine...

January 18, 2025 11:33 AM

Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels to discuss India-EU FTA, boost trade ties

In a bid to further boost trade and investment ties with the European Union (EU), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is slated to visit Brussels, Belgium for a high-level dialogue. The dialogue with Maros Sefcovic, Commissioner of the European Commission for Trade and Economic Security, will have wide-ranging discussions on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, the Trade and Technology Council framework and bilateral trade matters, according to Ministry of Comm...