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July 15, 2026 12:18 PM

Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force today

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday hailed the coming into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the accompanying Agreement on Social Security, describing it as a defining milestone in India-UK relations that will significantly boost trade, investment and employment opportunities. In a post on X, Goyal said, "Today marks a defining milestone in India-UK ties. Under the dynamic leadership of Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi ji, the India-UK ...

July 14, 2026 1:05 AM

India, Spain should target 10-fold growth in trade, investments over next decade: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday called for an ambitious expansion of India-Spain economic ties, urging both countries to target a tenfold increase in bilateral trade, investments and tourism over the next decade. Addressing an event in Madrid, Goyal proposed what he described as a "10x10x10 partnership" between the two countries, saying the scale of ambition should match the strength of their growing relationship. "India and Spain must look at a 10x10x10 partnership. We m...

July 13, 2026 4:09 PM

Piyush Goyal dismisses reports of deadlock in India-US trade talks, says negotiations progressing well

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday dismissed reports of a deadlock in the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), calling them "completely false, baseless and misleading," while asserting that negotiations between the two countries are progressing positively. Rejecting a news report that claimed India was delaying an early agreement in pursuit of a better deal, Goyal said both countries remain committed to concluding a balanced and commercially meaningful trade pac...

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...