Page 11 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Goyal asks FCI to adopt tech, cut operational cost, be corruption-free
Goyal said the cost could be reduced through route optimisation, mechanised loading and unloading and the adoption of a modern storage system to cut overall operational costs
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T'gana CM proposes Industrial Corridor connecting Hyderabad to Vijayawada
Furthermore, he requested the allocation of one National Handloom Technology Center (IIHT) to Telangana, emphasizing the positive impact it would have on training weavers in modern technology
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Telangana CM meets Piyush Goyal, seeks nod for new industrial corridor
Reddy urged Goyal to reconsider the earlier plan of establishing a pharma city between Hyderabad and Warangal and instead endorse forthcoming proposal for pharma city to be submitted to Center
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No proposal to lift export curbs on wheat, rice, sugar, says Piyush Goyal
India had banned wheat exports in May 2022, non-basmati rice exports from July 2023 and extended curbs on sugar exports beyond October 2023, as part of measures to control rising domestic prices
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India-UAE CEPA Council launched at 'UAE-India Business Summit' in Ahmedabad
The launch was attended by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Union Minister of Commerce and Trade, Piyush Goyal
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PM GatiShakti helping in better planning of infrastructure projects: Goyal
Interconnectivity of data layers is helping in better planning, monitoring, and implementation of infrastructure projects through PM GatiShakti
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Reduction of logistics cost is a big macro turnaround for India
The country will create jobs and encourage consumption and demand by reducing logistic cost
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Agricultural exports to rise despite curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Goyal
These restrictions are likely to cause a shortfall of about $4 billion to $5 billion this year, Reuters reported last month.
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India-US forum to discuss import monitoring system for laptops, PCs
The US has sought clarification once again even as India cited national security concerns as a rationale behind its August 2023 decision
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World wants to engage with India on FTAs: Union minister Piyush Goyal
Complimenting the Tamil Nadu government for setting a target to raise the state's economy by USD 1 trillion by 2030, Goyal said this aspiration would drive for industrialisation, creation of new jobs
Bengal's role to be crucial in growth; Modi's support to increase: Goyal
Over the last 10 years, significant reforms have been implemented transforming a weak economy into one of the top five globally, the union commerce and industry minister said
Jute fibre of the future, need for expanding sector, says Piyush Goyal
The minister was also present at a meeting of jute mill owners and stakeholders, industry sources said
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Optimistic about $2 trillion export target by 2030, says Piyush Goyal
He highlighted the potential of the jute industry, stating that with "contribution from the jute sector and concerted efforts from the Centre and state governments, we can achieve new heights"
Govt to bring more products under mandatory quality norm: Piyush Goyal
Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the government will bring more products under the mandatory quality norm as India moves towards becoming a developed nation by 2047
UK looks for greater share in India auto sector under FTA: Official
India has come to the centre stage of auto manufacturing not only in assembling but also in the whole value chain, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said
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Keen to expand ECGC cover, form committee to boost jewellery export: Goyal
Meanwhile, he said, India has the potential to become the global epicentre of the gem and jewellery industry with a holistic ecosystem encompassing all diverse constituents and elements
We will maintain export figures of last year despite global slowdown: Goyal
He said that India's exports of goods and services rose to USD 776 billion in 2022-23 from USD 500 billion two years ago
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Mega events lined up ahead to elevate India's position globally: Goyal
The planned lineup of mega events commences with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav scheduled from January 3-10 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital
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National e-commerce policy in final stages, may be announced soon: Goyal
In August, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a detailed discussion with representatives of e-commerce firms and a domestic traders' body on the proposed policy
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Govt to extend RoDTEP benefits to e-commerce exports: Piyush Goyal
The RoDTEP scheme, which came into effect three years ago, refunds the embedded non-creditable central, state, and local levies paid on inputs to exporters
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