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October 31, 2026 1:58 PM

Big relief for Assam farmers as govt approves Guwahati airport as export point for agarwood chips and oil: Piyush Goyal

The Centre has approved Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, Guwahati, as the export point for agarwood chips and agarwood oil, a move that will be a big relief for the state's farmers and exporters, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. In a post on X, Goyal said the approval was given at the request of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "BIG NEWS FOR ASSAM! At the request of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Modi Government has approve...

October 31, 2026 9:38 AM

India demonstrates fastest, most expansive poverty reduction in modern history: Piyush Goyal

The World Bank Group’s ‘October 2026 Poverty & Equity Brief’ confirms that India has demonstrated one of the fastest and most expansive poverty reduction in modern history, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The report states several significant gains, including 49.6 crore people moving above the lower-middle-income poverty line of $4.20 a day between 2011 and 2023, with the poverty rate declining from 57.7 per cent to 16.1 per cent. This has been accompl...

October 31, 2026 1:08 AM

DigiDukaan Connects Over 21,000 Retailers with More Than 450 Brands Across Three Cities; Piyush Goyal Chairs Chintan Shivir on Trade Digitisation

ONDC’s DigiDukaan has connected over 21,000 retailers with more than 450 brands across Hyderabad, Jaipur and Mumbai as of September 2026, marking an increase from over 12,000 retailers in the previous quarter. The initiative, which digitises kirana stores as buyers, aims to strengthen India’s General Trade ecosystem through digital procurement and improved supply-chain efficiency. In Hyderabad, more than 16,000 retailers have been onboarded, with monthly repeat ordering rates of 73–78%. A...

October 30, 2026 1:30 AM

Piyush Goyal Calls on Telangana to Maximise FTA Benefits, Boost Exports

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday called on Telangana to make greater use of India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) to boost exports, expand market access and create opportunities for businesses, farmers and startups. Addressing the curtain-raiser of the Invest Telangana Global Summit in New Delhi, he highlighted India’s growing trade partnerships, policy stability and investment opportunities, and said Telangana’s ambition to become a $3 trillion economy by 2...

October 29, 2026 2:59 PM

Piyush Goyal calls for collective efforts to make Indian products globally competitive

Reaffirming the government's commitment to maintain regular engagement with industry stakeholders, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has underscored the importance of collective efforts to make Indian products and services globally competitive and strengthen India's reputation as a trusted trading partner. In an interaction with representatives of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) here, Goyal highlighted the evolving global trade environment, characterised by geopolitical uncertainti...

October 29, 2026 12:08 AM

Piyush Goyal Calls for Export Diversification, Greater Competitiveness at Meeting with Export Promotion Councils

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called for greater export competitiveness, product and market diversification, and stronger engagement with international buyers during an interaction with representatives of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) in New Delhi. The interaction reviewed the prevailing export scenario, emerging opportunities and challenges in international trade, and measures to further strengthen India’s export competitiveness, according to a press re...

October 28, 2026 3:07 PM

Piyush Goyal meets Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois, explores investment opportunities under India-EFTA pact

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, to discuss stronger economic engagement and investment opportunities under the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). During the courtesy call, held as part of the Prince’s state visit to India, Goyal invited Liechtenstein’s companies to explore manufacturing partnerships, technology collaboration, research and develo...

October 27, 2026 11:09 AM

Piyush Goyal holds high-level meetings in Netherlands to boost trade, investment ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings with Dutch government leaders, parliamentarians and business representatives on October 26 to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between India and the Netherlands. The engagements focused on identifying new business opportunities, expanding market access and promoting collaboration between Indian and Dutch enterprises across key sectors. During his visit, Goyal met Sjoerd Sjoe...

October 27, 2026 11:10 AM

India, US conclude most discussions on trade pact, fine-tuning agreement: Piyush Goyal

India and the United States have concluded most discussions on their proposed bilateral trade agreement and are now fine-tuning the pact ahead of its signing, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing the India-Netherlands Business Forum in The Hague, Goyal said the two countries had made substantial progress in negotiations. "We have concluded most of the discussions on the India-US trade deal. Now we are fine-tuning the agreement," he said. The minister also sai...

October 26, 2026 9:43 AM

Piyush Goyal visits Rotterdam port, explores stronger India-Netherlands trade ties

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal began his visit to the Netherlands on Sunday with engagements focused on strengthening trade and investment ties, maritime logistics cooperation and connections with the Indian diaspora. Goyal toured the Port of Rotterdam with its Chief Executive Officer Boudewijn Siemons, highlighting the role of Europe’s largest port as a gateway for Indian goods to European markets and a hub for global supply chains. The visit underscored the importance of...