Page 7 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Deeply committed to reforms; pained by EV sales drop: Piyush Goyal
Sales of EVs during April-June contracted 7 per cent year-on-year to 346,024 units, data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' VAHAN portal showed
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India-EFTA FTA: Goyal to meet Swiss investors on on $100-bn FDI commitment
The minister's visit to Switzerland will also see discussions on the ratification of the trade deal by both sides
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Labour Party's electoral victory renews hope for India-UK trade deal
Keir Starmer became Britain's Prime Minister on Friday after his Labour Party's landslide electoral victory against Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives
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Stock market has risen 4 times during Modi govt's tenure: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said that technological progress in the drone industry will help combat erratic weather patterns and assist farmers in getting higher quality and higher quantity yields
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PESO to draft safety norms for petrol pumps near habitation, says Goyal
Commerce and industry minister also announced 80 per cent concession for women entrepreneurs and 50 per cent for MSMEs in licensing fees for licences granted by PESO
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Govt committed to create biz friendly environment for industry: Goyal
Interacting with industry leaders in Hyderabad on Sunday, the minister said such interactions are key for understanding the challenges faced by the industry and policy-making
Tobacco farmers ask govt to include sector under duty refund scheme Rodtep
They "requested to extend support to tobacco exporters by including them under the Rodtep scheme," the ministry said in a statement
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Good, services exports expected to surpass $800 bn in FY25, says Goyal
'Hope to make progress in India-UK FTA irrespective of elections'
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Exporters' body urges Piyush Goyal to restore IES benefits for all
Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) president Ashwani Kumar highlighted that the scheme has so far benefitted not only MSMEs but also merchant exporters and large manufacturing companies
Piyush Goyal meets exporters; reviews trade scenario, non-tariff barriers
Exporters asked the government to firm up a strategy to deal with the issue of non-tariff barriers imposed by trade partners that ultimately hurts India's exports
Gear up for Maha assembly polls to ensure victory: Goyal urges BJP cadres
Of the six assembly constituencies under the Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat, the BJP won four in the 2019 elections, while the Shiv Sena and Congress bagged one seat each
Need to build on success of PLI schemes, recent FTAs: Piyush Goyal
Goyal was convening a review meeting with senior officers from the commerce and industry department
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Piyush Goyal takes charge amid export decline and FDI contraction
Over the last decade, Goyal, 59, handled key and diverse portfolios, including power, renewable energy, coal, mines and railways during the first term of National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
Piyush Goyal returns as Union minister in new avatar as 1st time LS member
Goyal won against Congress candidate Bhushan Patil from the Mumbai North seat by a huge margin of 3,57,608 votes, the highest in the state
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Rahul misleading investors out of frustration after defeat: Piyush Goyal
From Rs 67 trillion during UPA govt, India's market cap surged to Rs 415 trillion; domestic, retail investors benefitted most, Goyal said in a press conference
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Will work for holistic development of constituency: Goyal on 1st LS win
BJP candidate Goyal won by over 3.5 lakh votes from North Mumbai, defeating INC's Bhushan Patil
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Maharashtra: BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) leading in 11 seats, Cong ahead in 10
Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal were leading in the Nagpur and Mumbai North Lok Sabha seats, while their colleague Raosaheb Danve had a slender lead in Jalna.
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Lok Sabha polls: Piyush Goyal files nomination from Mumbai North seat
Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Goyal submitted his nomination papers before the returning officer in Bandra
India trustworthy partner for Nepal's development, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal also reiterated that Nepal and India not only share a border but also a deep-rooted friendship and a vision for a prosperous future.
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BJP will implement UCC after returning to power, says Piyush Goyal
The UCC means having a common law for all citizens of the country that is not based on religion. Personal laws and laws related to inheritance, adoption and succession are to be covered by the common
