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...

June 4, 2026 1:47 PM

India emerging as trusted global investment destination, says Piyush Goyal at Citi India Conference 2026

India has emerged as one of the world's most trusted investment destinations and is poised to remain the fastest-growing major economy for decades, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said while addressing the Citi India Conference 2026 on Thursday. Delivering the keynote address virtually, Goyal highlighted India's economic resilience, expanding manufacturing base, infrastructure development and growing network of trade agreements as key drivers of investor confidence. He said hi...

May 29, 2026 10:27 AM

Piyush Goyal engages with global industry leaders in New York to boost India-US economic ties

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held discussions with more than 50 leading global business and industry executives in New York as part of efforts to deepen India-US trade, investment, innovation and supply-chain partnerships. The roundtable meeting was hosted by the Consulate General of India, New York in collaboration with the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. In a post on X, Goyal said he highlighted India’s strong economic growth story, reform-driven busi...

May 29, 2026 10:15 AM

India, Canada launch Trade and Investment Forum; target CEPA conclusion by year-end

India and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, with both countries agreeing to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The commitment was announced during the 2026 Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum, where Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu held discussions aimed at deepening economic cooperation and expanding commerc...

May 28, 2026 10:15 AM

Piyush Goyal concludes landmark Canada visit, pushes for stronger economic ties and CEPA talks

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday concluded a landmark three-day visit to Canada, aimed at deepening bilateral economic engagement and accelerating negotiations for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Leading the largest-ever Indian business delegation to Canada, comprising representatives from over 100 Indian companies, Goyal held a series of high-level meetings in Toronto and Ottawa with policymakers, investors, business leaders, a...

May 27, 2026 12:32 PM

India, Canada reaffirm $50 billion trade goal as Piyush Goyal pushes CEPA, holds high-level talks with business leaders in Toronto

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level engagements in Toronto aimed at strengthening economic and investment ties between India and Canada, while advancing negotiations for the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). In a series of posts on X, Goyal said he addressed the opening ministerial plenary session titled “From Political Reset to Commercial Delivery” alongside Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Manind...

May 26, 2026 11:58 AM

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls India-Canada CEPA a ‘game changer’ as Piyush Goyal leads record business delegation to Ottawa

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday began a three-day visit to Canada, leading the largest-ever Indian business delegation to the country, as India and Canada intensified efforts to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The high-level visit, covering Ottawa and Toronto, is aimed at reviving bilateral economic ties and accelerating negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries. During his meetings...

May 24, 2026 2:48 AM

Piyush Goyal to visit Canada from May 25-27 for CEPA talks, business meetings

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada from May 25 to 27 to advance negotiations on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. The minister will hold talks with Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu to review the progress of CEPA negotiations and explore new opportunities for economic cooperation. More than 100 Indian business representatives from sectors includi...