Devbhoomi’s litchis are Italy’s favourite, says Piyush Goyal as first consignment heads to Europe

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the inaugural export of Uttarakhand’s famous litchis to Italy and said that this will open new gateways for the entry of Indian agricultural products into European markets. Piyush Goyal’s praise for the Devbhoomi litchis came on the back of […]
India showcasing startup strength, digital growth and AI leadership at Viva Tech 2026: Piyush Goyal

Paris/New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India is showcasing the strength of its vibrant startup ecosystem, rapidly expanding digital economy, deep-tech advancements and leadership in artificial intelligence-driven transformation at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Speaking during the inauguration of the India Pavilion at the Paris-based technology event, […]
India, France exploring stronger cooperation in tech, innovation under PM Modi’s leadership: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India-France partnership is gaining fresh momentum across technology, innovation and strategic sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inviting French businesses and investors to partner in India’s growth story. In a post on X, Goyal said […]
India, Switzerland reaffirm commitment to deepen economic ties under TEPA: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India and Switzerland have reaffirmed their strong and enduring partnership, with both sides committed to further strengthening economic engagement, investment flows and strategic cooperation under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). In a post on social media […]
India, US likely to sign 1st tranche of trade deal by July: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India could sign the first tranche of its long-awaited bilateral trade agreement with the United States as early as July, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Speaking to media on the sideline of an event, Goyal further indicated that negotiations between the two countries are nearing a […]
India’s 7.7 pc GDP growth driven by a decade of economic reforms: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India’s 7.7 per cent GDP growth reflected sustained policy interventions and economic reforms undertaken by the government over the past decade, which have ensured that the country remains the fastest-growing economy. “I don’t think any of you would have imagined that last year […]
India, US to sign first bilateral trade agreement very soon: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India and the United States are set to sign their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) very soon, with most discussions already concluded and only a few issues remaining to be addressed, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Monday. According to the minister, the two sides will […]
Piyush Goyal chairs review meeting to boost India’s startup, innovation landscape

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on Startup India Fund of Funds 1.0 and 2.0 to discuss strategies for strengthening India’s startup and innovation landscape. Deliberations focused on enhancing support for deep-tech, innovation-driven and manufacturing startups, expanding access to capital, encouraging greater private sector […]
Piyush Goyal to launch Bhartiya Vyapar Mahotsav website at CAIT national conclave

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will launch the official website of the Bhartiya Vyapar Mahotsav during a two-day national conclave of trade leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, organised by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), it was announced on Sunday. The conclave will bring together […]
Piyush Goyal says PM Modi, Amit Shah represent India’s ‘design thinking’ model

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah represented examples of “design thinking” in governance, mentioning that structured planning, innovation and entrepreneurship were central to India’s development model. Speaking during the inauguration of the Innovation and Incubation Centre […]