November 24, 2025 2:52 PM

India and Canada to boost critical minerals, tech ties under fast-track trade talks: Goyal

India is looking to significantly scale up its cooperation with Canada in areas such as critical minerals, clean and nuclear energy, mineral processing, and supply-chain diversification, as both countries work to deepen economic engagement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber in New Delhi, Goyal described the two countries as “natural allies” with strong complementarities, noting that India offers major advantages in adva...

November 22, 2025 2:01 PM

Piyush Goyal advances India-Israel cooperation across agriculture, technology, and trade

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings in Israel this week, boosting bilateral cooperation in agriculture, technology, innovation, and trade, according to the Ministry of Commerce. On November 21, Goyal met Israel's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, for detailed discussions on enhancing agricultural collaboration. Dichter briefed him on Israel’s 25-year food-security roadmap, seed-improvement techniques, and globally recogn...

November 20, 2025 9:43 PM

Piyush Goyal holds talks with Israel’s Finance Minister on bolstering economic ties

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a series of meetings in Israel aimed at strengthening India–Israel economic cooperation. The visit included high-level discussions with government leaders, industry CEOs and innovators across critical sectors. Goyal said he had a productive meeting with Israel's Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich, during which the two sides discussed advancing India–Israel trade and investment collaboration. “We discussed advancing India-Israe...

November 19, 2025 12:46 PM

Piyush Goyal to visit Israel for high-level talks on trade, technology and investment

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will embark on a three-day official visit to Israel from November 20 to 22, at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat. The visit highlights the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two nations, with a focus on boosting cooperation in trade, innovation, technology and investment. Goyal will be accompanied by a high-powered 60-member business delegation representing CII, FICCI, Assocham and St...

November 18, 2025 8:04 PM

India-US partnership strong, expanding across strategic and economic sectors: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday reaffirmed that the India-US partnership remains strong, stable, and steadily expanding across a wide spectrum of strategic and economic sectors. Addressing the Indo American Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, he said that the friendship between the two countries rests on the firm pillars of democracy, diversity, and a shared vision for development. The Minister said that India and the United States continue to view each other as ...

November 16, 2025 9:26 AM

Piyush Goyal holds wide-ranging talks with global leaders at CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held extensive discussions with global leaders on trade, technology and investment opportunities on the sidelines of the 30th CII Partnership Summit, which drew participation from policymakers, industry leaders and international organisations. Addressing the Summit, Goyal laid out three pillars for expanding global economic partnerships. He said the first priority was to boost two-way investments by easing trade barriers and enabling s...

November 14, 2025 4:28 PM

India, Canada hold 7th ministerial dialogue on trade and investment in New Delhi

India and Canada on Thursday concluded the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi, aimed at advancing bilateral economic cooperation and reviewing progress across key sectors. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Maninder Sidhu, who was on an official visit to India from November 11 to 14. The dialogue followed directions from bo...

November 13, 2025 11:24 AM

Tribal Business Conclave 2025 showcases India’s rising tribal entrepreneurship

The Tribal Business Conclave 2025 concluded on Wednesday at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, celebrating the rise of tribal entrepreneurship in India. The event highlighted innovation, inclusion, and indigenous enterprise as key drivers of growth during Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The conclave was attended by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram, and Minister of State for Tribal Affairs...

November 12, 2025 7:54 PM

Piyush Goyal, Saudi Investment Minister discuss ways to deepen economic, trade ties

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Saudi Arabia's Investment Minister Khalid Al Falih and discussed ways to further deepen economic and trade ties between the two nations. The discussions centred around advancing trade and investment in tech, energy, infrastructure and startups, among other sectors. “It was a pleasure to meet Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment, @Khalid_AlFalih, along with his delegation. We discussed ways to further deepen India-Saudi Arabia ec...

November 11, 2025 10:47 PM

Piyush Goyal reaffirms govt’s focus on quality manufacturing and sustainable growth at Udyog Samagam 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday reaffirmed the Central Government’s commitment to promoting quality manufacturing and effective implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to ensure that high-standard products reach consumers across the country. Addressing the second edition of Udyog Samagam 2025, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Minister said that QCOs have not only boosted consumer confidence but also stre...