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July 9, 2026 11:29 PM

Piyush Goyal urges MP LEAD Fellows to drive innovation, contribute to Viksit Bharat

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he interacted with MP LEAD Fellows and discussed India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the role of youth in nation-building, and the importance of informed participation in shaping public policy. In a post on X, Goyal said he was delighted to hear the fellows' ideas, aspirations and commitment towards India's progress. He said the interaction also highlighted the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving inn...

July 9, 2026 5:28 PM

India fastest-growing major economy in intangible investments: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy in intangible investments, citing the World Intangible Investment Report 2026, which highlights the country's growing investment in software, research and development (R&D), intellectual property and innovation-driven capabilities. Sharing the report's findings on X, Goyal said India is "powering the next era of innovation-led growth" and steadily strengthening its positi...

July 7, 2026 11:15 AM

Piyush Goyal urges leather, footwear industry to target $15 billion exports in next 5-6 years

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday called upon the leather and footwear industry to target at least $15 billion in exports over the next five to six years, urging the sector to aim for three-fold growth by leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), diversifying export markets and strengthening quality, design, branding and sustainability. Addressing the Council for Leather Exports National Export Excellence Awards 2024-25 in New Delhi, Goyal said the industry, which curre...

July 6, 2026 5:45 PM

Technology-enabled bilingual management education can bridge rural-urban divide: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said technology-enabled bilingual management education has the potential to bridge the rural-urban divide by making quality education accessible to talented students regardless of their location or background. Virtually inaugurating the online bilingual Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur, Goyal described the initiative as a significant step towards expanding access to...

July 3, 2026 9:45 PM

Piyush Goyal calls on states to prioritise exports, sets $1 trillion target at Board of Trade meeting

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged state governments to make exports a top governance priority and fully utilise the BHAVYA Industrial Parks Scheme, while setting an ambitious target of achieving $1 trillion in exports. Addressing the Board of Trade (BoT) meeting in New Delhi, Goyal unveiled a seven-point action agenda for states, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry bodies and exporters aimed at accelerating India's export growth through closer Centre-State...

June 27, 2026 2:40 PM

Piyush Goyal announces 1,000-member advisory network to help businesses leverage India-UK CETA

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to help businesses maximise the benefits of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is set to come into force on July 15, 2026. He also announced the upgradation of the trade portal to provide greater support to exporters and industry. Speaking during the 10th Annual UK-India Week in London, Goyal said the agreement, India's most comprehensi...

June 22, 2026 4:46 PM

PM Modi shares Piyush Goyal’s article, says public trust key to good governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal, highlighting the role of public trust as the foundation of good governance and reflecting on the transformation brought about through welfare and governance reforms over the past 12 years. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said that public trust is the greatest asset of good governance and noted that the changes implemented over the last decade have strengthened citizens’ faith...

June 17, 2026 6:03 PM

Bharat Innovates 2026 concludes in Nice, strengthens India’s global innovation footprint

Bharat Innovates 2026, the Government of India's flagship international innovation summit, concluded in Nice, France, after three days of technology showcases, investor engagements, business meetings and institutional collaborations, further cementing India's position as a global hub for deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Addressing the valedictory session on Tuesday, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, described the inaugural edition of Bharat Innovates as a landmar...

June 17, 2026 11:59 AM

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Prince Albert II of Monaco and discussed expanding cooperation between India and Monaco in key sectors such as sustainability, the blue economy, innovation, and emerging technologies, while also highlighting India's growing role as a global innovation hub. In a post on X on Wednesday, Goyal said, "Called on HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. We discussed expanding the India-Monaco partnership in sectors such as sustainability, the blue economy,...

June 12, 2026 9:13 AM

India’s Growth Story Linked to Stronger Global Collaboration, Says Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India must deepen its international engagement to achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation and a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. Addressing the closing session of the 5th Annual Meeting of the India Global Innovation Connect, the Minister said India’s economic growth is closely linked to strategic partnerships with developed countries. He noted that such collaborations complement Indian industry and are essential for sust...