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India, US likely to sign trade pact within 90-day tariff-pause period
New Delhi, April 11: The first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be concluded within the tariff-pause period of 90 days fixed by the Donald Trump administration, according to official sources.
We look forward to invest more in India, boost exports: Italy's Deputy PM
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, on Friday said they want to invest more in India, along with exporting and attracting more Indian investments in Italy.
Can't compromise national interest to meet trade deal deadlines: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 11: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said one cannot compromise with national interest just to meet trade agreement deadlines. The Minister said that at the end of the day, trade agreements have to be win-win for both sides.
Piyush Goyal to lead Indian business delegation to Italy soon
New Delhi, April 11: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a delegation of business leaders to Italy for the next India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation in a month or two, the Union minister told reporters at a joint press conference alongside Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani.
We never negotiate at gunpoint, Piyush Goyal on 90-day pause in US Tariffs on India
New Delhi, April 11: After US President Donald Trump hit the pause button on India's tariffs, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that India will not be in a hurry and will negotiate what is in the interest of its people.
India, EU must take concrete steps to remove trade barriers: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 11: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that concrete steps are needed to remove existing trade barriers for speeding up the talks and reach a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU).
Italy's Dy PM, Min for University and Research arrive in Delhi on official visit
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of University and Research of Italy, arrived in Delhi on Friday for an official visit.
DP World commences construction of Bharat Mart strategic trading hub in Dubai
Dubai, April 11: DP World has commenced the construction of Bharat Mart, a global business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace in Dubai that is designed to facilitate trade between Indian businesses and global markets.
India handling reciprocal tariffs issue wisely with intent to hike trade with US by 2.5 times: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, April 10: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India is handling the US reciprocal tariff issue wisely, with a focus to increase its trade with the US by two and half times.
90-day US tariff relief will lead to more sustainable trade pacts: Experts
New Delhi, April 10: The temporary relief on the US reciprocal tariffs front gives businesses and India vital space to stabilise supply chains and adapt operations, while also providing policymakers an opportunity to work toward more sustainable trade agreements, industry experts said on Thursday.
India's exports surge to record $820 billion in 2024-25 despite global challenges
New Delhi, April 10: India's goods and services exports have crossed a record $820 billion in financial year 2024-25, which represents a close to 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of $778 billion for the previous financial year, despite the economic uncertainties in global markets, according to data compiled by the Commerce Ministry.
Piyush Goyal encourages exporters to take long term view of India-US trade
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday held discussions with the Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies here in the light of the emerging trade scenario.
Italy's Deputy PM Tajani to visit India on April 11
New Delhi, April 9: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, will visit India from April 11 to 12 on a two-day official visit. He will arrive in Delhi on April 11 and meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.
Piyush Goyal discusses trade opportunities, challenges with exporters
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with the Export Promotion Councils and Industry Bodies in New Delhi regarding the emerging trade scenario.
India-UK FTA talks in process of being relaunched, both sides committed to taking it forward: MEA
New Delhi, April 9: The talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK are being relaunched, and both sides are committed to taking it forward, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Wednesday.
Keeping India's interests at forefront: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on US tariffs
Mumbai, April 9: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that the Government is working on a bilateral trade agreement as was decided between Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump in February. His remarks came in the face of the tariffs imposed by Trump's administration.
India-UAE partnership a model of trust and shared vision: Goyal
Mumbai, April 8: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has called the India-UAE relationship "a model of prosperity, trust and shared vision" as he addressed the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, as per an official press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Piyush Goyal urges Indian businesses to embrace economic nationalism
New Delhi, April 8: The Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called on Indian businesses to embrace "economic nationalism" by supporting domestic suppliers rather than opting for marginally cheaper imports.
Confident that India's gain is in it: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on US tariff announcements
Mumbai, April 8: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday expressed confidence that India's industries will benefit from the recent tariff announcements made by US President Donald Trump amid the turmoil in global markets following its recent announcement.
Piyush Goyal urges 'economic nationalism' to strengthen domestic supply chains at FICCI's 98th foundation day celebrations
New Delhi, April 7: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday called on Indian businesses to embrace "economic nationalism" by supporting domestic suppliers rather than opting for marginally cheaper imports.
India poised to convert current market fluctuations into an opportunity: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 7: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that India is well poised to convert the current market fluctuations into an opportunity, against the backdrop of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, urging support for aqua farmers amid US duty hike
Amaravati, April 7: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Centre to stand by the aqua sector or fish farming products, which are facing loss due to heavy duty being levied by the United States, a release said on Monday.
US tariffs: Piyush Goyal likely to meet exporters this week
New Delhi, April 6: Keeping the US reciprocal tariffs and its future impact on Indian businesses in mind, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is likely to meet exporters this week.
India will become developed and prosperous nation: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, April 7: Union Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that India will become a developed and prosperous nation while emerging as the power of the entire world.
We need to aim higher: boAt Co-founder Aman Gupta backs Piyush Goyal's remark on Indian startups
New Delhi, April 6: Consumer electronics firm boAt's co-founder Aman Gupta has backed Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the need for Indian startups to aim higher and start working on bigger solutions.
After minister's nudge at 'Start-up Mahakumbh', Shark Tank's Aman Gupta vows to aim higher
New Delhi, April 6: Aman Gupta, one of the popular judges of ‘Shark Tank’ reality show, joined the raging debate on India’s ‘vegan ice-cream' start-ups as compared to Chinese semiconductors and electronics businesses and extended support to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s call for better ideas and innovation in Indian start-up ecosystem.
Inspired... Ease My Trip Co Founder Rikant Pittie enters start-up debate, pens Linkedin post
New Delhi, April 6: Union Minister Piyush Goyal's straight talk on the Indian startup ecosystem at Start-up Mahakumbh has ignited a debate. Amidst this, EaseMyTrip CEO and co-founder Rikant Pittie highlighted the transformative journey of a "bootstrapped company" that has redefined travel with cutting-edge technology.
EaseMyTrip's Rikant Pittie backs Piyush Goyal's call for real innovation
New Delhi, April 6: EaseMyTrip co-founder and CEO Rikant Pittie has strongly supported Union Minister Piyush Goyal's recent remarks on the need for genuine innovation in India's startup ecosystem.
Startup funding jumps 2.3 times to $357 million this week
New Delhi, April 6: India's startup ecosystem witnessed a strong funding rebound this week, with total investments soaring over 2.3 times to around $357.29 million across 30 deals, compared to $152.49 million raised by 23 startups last week.
45 startups display growing tribal entrepreneurship in India
New Delhi, April 6: At least 45 startups have showcased the growing role of tribal entrepreneurs in India's startup ecosystem — marking a significant milestone in empowering tribal talent, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs said on Sunday.
Goyal assures deeptech startups of big push from Rs 10,000 crore Fund
New Delhi, April 5: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Saturday that the government will provide a substantial outlay for deeptech startups from the Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds scheme.
India to emerge as global leader in innovation, tech-driven growth: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 5: India would emerge as a global leader in innovation and technology-driven growth, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has said.
Music to ears: Piyush Goyal lauds Indian startups for their innovative work at Startup Mahakumbh
New Delhi, April 4: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he was delighted to see the work done by Indian startups. Talking to reporters at Startup Mahakumbh, he equated the innovations of the domestic startups to that of music to ears.
Roll up your sleeves: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu tells deep tech innovators
New Delhi, April 4: Enterprise cloud software major Zoho's Founder Sridhar Vembu on Friday voiced strong support for a shift towards deep tech innovation in India, urging engineers and startups to ‘roll up their sleeves’ and focus on building real technological capabilities.
Startups key to make India 3rd largest economy by 2027: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 3: Currently the world's fifth-largest economy, India is on track to become the fourth-largest by the end of 2025 and the third-largest economy by 2027 — surpassing Japan and Germany, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Thursday while crediting this growth to the robust startup ecosystem.
Aspire for bigger and better: Piyush Goyal asks Indian startups to raise the bar, go global
New Delhi, April 3: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the second edition of the Startup Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, touched on the nature and scope of Indian startups and urged them to think of big and innovative solutions
Trump's order hikes duty on Indian goods by 27 per cent, India in touch with US on tariff issue
New Delhi, April 3: The executive order issued by US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional duty of 27 per cent on Indian goods entering the US and the Commerce Department carefully examining the implications of the order, the Piyush Goyal-headed Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Thursday.
Nearly 3000 startups will be participating at Startup Mahakumbh 2025: DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh
New Delhi, April 3: Ahead of the highly anticipated second edition of 'Startup Mahakumbh' set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh said that nearly 3000 startups will be participating this time in the event.
Three-day 'Startup Mahakumbh' set to kick off at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday
New Delhi, April 2: The highly anticipated second edition of 'Startup Mahakumbh' is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3-5.
Startup Mahakumbh to offer big business opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors
New Delhi, April 2: The highly anticipated second edition of Startup Mahakumbh is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3 to 5, providing a massive platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to connect and explore new business opportunities.