Union Minister of Commerce and Industry

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 ...

October 30, 2025 1:18 PM

Piyush Goyal discusses FTAs and strategies for market diversification with Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday chaired a meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, focusing on strategies to boost India’s export growth. The discussions centred around harnessing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for greater market access, driving value addition, expanding market diversification, and strengthening sectoral synergies. Sharing details on X, Goyal said, “Chaired a meeting with representativ...

October 8, 2025 10:41 AM

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Concludes Strategic Visit to Qatar, Eyes Doubled Trade by 2030

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal wrapped up a three-day visit to Qatar on October 7, 2025, marking a significant step forward in economic ties between the two nations as they work toward ambitious bilateral trade targets. During his visit from October 5-7, Goyal paid a courtesy call on Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, conveying greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advanci...

April 17, 2025 1:23 PM

IMEC to slash logistics costs by 30%, transit time by 40%, says Piyush Goyal

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is expected to reduce logistics costs by up to 30% and cut transportation time by 40%, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. The Minister was addressing the IMEC High-Level Roundtable on Connectivity and Economic Growth in New Delhi. Highlighting these figures, Goyal said IMEC is poised to become a transformative corridor for global trade, offering faster, more cost-effective, and sustainable connectivity be...

October 4, 2024 9:27 AM

India regards US as one of our most reliable trade partners: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday stated that US-India relations are expanding across various sectors, including trade, technology, and investment. Goyal emphasised that India places great importance on its relationship with the United States. "Let me be clear: India regards the United States as one of our most reliable trade partners. We are increasingly expanding our relations and trade across goods, services, technology, and investment. We deeply value this par...