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September 14, 2026 11:15 PM

PM Modi Offers Prayers to Bhagwan Shri Ganesh at Piyush Goyal’s Residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited the residence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal for Ganpati Darshan and offered prayers to Bhagwan Shri Ganesh. During his visit, the Prime Minister sought the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh for the well-being of everyone. Sharing details of his visit on social media, Prime Minister Modi said he went to Goyal's residence for Ganpati Darshan and prayed for the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh for all. The visit comes amid Ganpati celebrations, duri...

September 14, 2026 8:52 PM

India, MERCOSUR Launch Talks to Expand Preferential Trade Agreement

India and the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR have launched negotiations to expand their existing Preferential Trade Agreement, in a move aimed at deepening economic relations and creating greater opportunities for businesses on both sides. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin, representing the country’s Pro Tempore Presidency of MERCOSUR, jointly announced the launch of the negotiations. The two sides agreed to expand the exist...

September 11, 2026 12:56 PM

BRICS Business Forum: Goyal calls for linked payment systems, local currency trade

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called on BRICS member and partner countries to deepen economic cooperation by opening markets, simplifying regulatory procedures, linking payment systems and promoting trade in local currencies. Addressing the opening session of the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Goyal said BRICS, which accounts for nearly one-fourth of global trade, has significant potential to strengthen trade and investment partnerships and build more resilient...

September 10, 2026 11:01 PM

Piyush Goyal, Russian Minister visit NICDC Pavilion as India, Russia explore manufacturing partnerships

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov visited the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) pavilion at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday during the second day of INNOPROM India 2026, as India and Russia explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, industrial technology and investment. The visit followed the ministers' bilateral meeting and formed part of their walkthrough of the exhibition. Th...

September 10, 2026 10:57 PM

Piyush Goyal calls for accelerating India-Russia economic partnership to achieve $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called for an accelerated India-Russia economic and industrial partnership, urging businesses from both countries to work towards achieving $100 billion in bilateral trade and $50 billion in two-way investment by 2030. Addressing the INNOPROM India 2026 Co-Chair Plenary Session alongside Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov in New Delhi, Goyal said increasing bilateral trade from the current level of around $60 billion to...

September 10, 2026 12:03 PM

India to work with BRICS nations to expand opportunities for women-led enterprises in global trade: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called upon BRICS countries to work together to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises in international trade, stressing the need for easier access to credit, markets and predictable business rules. Addressing the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Conference in New Delhi as the Chief Guest, Goyal said an entrepreneur seeking to enter international business has to cross three key barriers — access to c...

September 10, 2026 12:06 AM

India to push for greater opportunities for women-led enterprises in BRICS trade: Piyush Goyal

India will work with BRICS member and partner countries to expand opportunities for women-led enterprises in international trade, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, calling for easier access to credit and markets, predictable business rules and greater participation of women entrepreneurs in global trade platforms. Addressing the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) Women-Led Development Conference in New Delhi, Goyal said entrepreneurs seeking to enter inte...

September 9, 2026 10:11 PM

India, Thailand discuss boosting trade, investment and AITIGA review

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun in New Delhi to discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade and investment, strengthen business-to-business ties and advance the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). The meeting was held at Vanijya Bhawan and focused on strengthening the India-Thailand economic partnership through greater collaboration, expanded business opportunities ...

September 7, 2026 11:36 AM

India’s Pharma Sector Must Go Beyond Generics, Pursue Greater R&D and Innovation: Piyush Goyal

India must move beyond its success in generics towards greater research, development and innovation while building resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains and strengthening its position as a trusted healthcare partner of the world, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said at the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 in New Delhi on Sunday. He said India’s pharmaceutical sector has a significant opportunity to showcase its capabilities globally and that the country, k...

September 3, 2026 5:05 PM

India-US trade pact to be finalised once Washington offers preferential terms: Piyush Goyal

India will announce the final details of its Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States only after Washington agrees to offer preferential tariff terms over India's competitors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. "As soon as the US is able to give us the preferential rate in comparison to our competition, we will finalise the BTA and announce the final details," Goyal said, addressing a national workshop on Leveraging FTAs Outreach program. The minister s...