Piyush Goyal

April 11, 2025 3:33 PM

India, EU must take concrete steps to remove trade barriers: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday stressed the need for concrete measures to eliminate existing trade barriers in order to accelerate discussions and finalise a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU). Speaking at the ‘Italy-India Business, Science and Technology Forum’, Goyal said both sides must develop a deeper understanding of the hurdles delaying the agreement, noting the immense potential to build on the current bilateral trade volume of $15 b...

March 20, 2025 1:45 PM

ULIP crosses 100 crore API transactions, boosting India’s logistics efficiency

The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has achieved a major milestone, recording over 100 crore API transactions, marking a significant step towards building a tech-driven logistics ecosystem in India, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement on Wednesday. ULIP, launched under the National Logistics Policy (NLP) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022, aims to create an integrated, efficient, and technology-enabled logistics sector. Since its inception, ULI...

March 18, 2025 6:24 PM

Piyush Goyal supports New Zealand PM’s proposal for FTA signing in 60 days

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has endorsed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's ambitious proposal to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations within 60 days. Speaking at the 'India-New Zealand Economic Forum' organized by FICCI on Tuesday, Goyal expressed confidence in expediting the process, stating that he aims to achieve the agreement "equally fast, maybe even faster." "So we are two aspirational friends working together in a spirit of cooperation, respecting...

February 18, 2025 12:53 PM

India-Qatar partnership to focus on sustainability, technology, and energy, says Piyush Goyal

The future partnership between India and Qatar will be grounded in the areas of sustainability, technology, entrepreneurship, and energy, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. Speaking at the inaugural session of the India-Qatar Business Forum in New Delhi, Goyal outlined the evolving nature of the bilateral relationship, highlighting how it is expanding beyond traditional trade to embrace new technologies and opportunities. The Minister emphasized that the India-Q...

January 28, 2025 7:37 PM

India, Oman agree to speed up talks on signing bilateral economic pact

India and Oman have agreed to expedite the discussions for an early signing of the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is under advanced stages of negotiations, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a successful visit to Oman from January 27-28. CEPA will be a new milestone in bilateral trade relations and has the potential to significantly scale up two-way trade...

January 28, 2025 10:01 AM

India and Oman push forward CEPA negotiations during ministerial talks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal began his official visit to Oman with a productive meeting with Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion. The discussions focused on advancing negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, and identifying new avenues for collaboration. Minister Goyal expressed optimism about the progress, stating that the tal...

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...

January 14, 2025 10:02 PM

India Positioned as Global Hub for Data Centres: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized India's potential to become a global hub for data centres. Speaking at the Thuglak 55th-year anniversary program in Chennai, Goyal highlighted efforts to enhance the country's infrastructure and boost investments in the technology sector. Goyal pointed out that India’s interconnected power grid, established within three years by the Union Government, has eliminated cost differences between northern and southern regions. He noted...

December 13, 2024 11:55 AM

Industry must skill, provide job opportunities to disabled: Piyush Goyal

Industry must devise ways to skill, train, and provide employment opportunities to physically impaired citizens, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. Goyal said this during his address at the BML Munjal Awards 2024 in New Delhi. Evoking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for skilling the nation and enabling the physically impaired citizens, he called on industry leaders to make skill development available in Braille, and also for those who have other physical impairmen...

December 12, 2024 4:44 PM

India’s exports to cross USD 1 trillion in next 2.5 years: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday expressed optimism about India's economic growth, projecting that the country's exports will surpass USD 1 trillion within the next two to two-and-a-half years. Speaking at the India Economic Conclave hosted by Times Network, Goyal also highlighted that India's exports are set to exceed USD 800 billion this year, reflecting the nation's growing global trade footprint. Goyal emphasized the recognition India has garnered worldwide...