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India-EU trade deal: Goyal says FTA talks advancing in positive direction; ‘committed for an early conclusion’

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that negotiations for the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement are advancing in a positive direction, with a rough outline of the pact already prepared. He emphasised that both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal. “Ek free trade agreement ki motee-motee roop…

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India-US trade deal: US team in Delhi; Piyush Goyal shares important update, says ‘talks are…’

In 2024-25, the US maintained its position as India’s principal trading partner for the fourth year running. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday shared an important update on the ongoing India-US trade deal talks. The US team is in Delhi this week for another round of discussions on…

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India-EU trade talks: EU delegation to meet Piyush Goyal on FTA progress; issues yet to be ironed out

A visiting European Union delegation will meet commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday to review progress in negotiations on the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), as both sides push to conclude talks within a year-end deadline, an official told PTI.The meeting comes amid efforts to narrow differences in critical areas covering both…

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‘Strong wicket’: Piyush Goyal says November exports show healthy rise; merchandise trade picks up after October slump

India’s exports posted a healthy rise in November after a sharp fall in October, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, indicating that outbound shipments had regained momentum despite global volatility. He did not reveal the numbers, with the commerce ministry set to release official data on December 15.According to PTI, Goyal said…

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‘Continue to see relentless growth’: Piyush Goyal on India’s GDP after 8.2% Q2 surge; credits reforms and ease-of-business push

File photo: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: ANI) Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India’s stronger-than-expected 8.2% GDP expansion in the July–September quarter reflects the government’s sustained reform drive and measures to make business operations smoother. Speaking during a national padyatra in Gujarat, he said the numbers…

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India steps up FTA push: New Delhi actively negotiating trade pacts with US, EU, says Goyal; set to resume talks with Canada

India is currently negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with a wide range of partners, including the United States and the European Union, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He said New Delhi is working closely with “trusted partners” to strengthen economic ties at a time when global trade faces rising geopolitical and…

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Trade boost: Exports rebound in November; Piyush Goyal says shipments back in ‘positive territory’

India’s merchandise exports, which had fallen sharply in October, have bounced back this month and entered positive territory till November 21, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.After chairing a meeting of the Board of Trade, Goyal told reporters that the latest quick estimates show a clear uptick, according to PTI. ‘Double Trade…

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