Page 20 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Ready to address all concerns: Govt to farmer unions at crucial meeting
The talks between the government and the protesting unions began around 2.30 pm and was also attended by Railway, Commerce and Food Minister Piyush Goyal.
 "Ready to address all concerns: Govt to farmer unions at crucial meeting")
Ministers to meet farmers' unions again Sat, say MSP will continue
Farmers fear laws passed in September could pave the way for the government to stop buying grains at guaranteed prices, leaving them at the mercy of private buyers.
 "Ministers to meet farmers' unions again Sat, say MSP will continue")
People globally should have confidence they can do business in India: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that people from all over the world should have confidence that they can do business in India, buy land and expand their manufacturing
 "People globally should have confidence they can do business in India: Goyal")
Will meet $1-trn export target by '25, says Goyal; industry seeks more help
The Board of Trade, under the Department of Commerce, comprises senior officials of key ministries, representatives of states and industry and trade promotion bodies
 "Will meet $1-trn export target by '25, says Goyal; industry seeks more help")
Govt's meeting with farmers ends in deadlock; next round of talks on Dec 3
Govt has urged farmer groups to share their specific complaints with regard to the three central Acts by December 2 so that they could be taken up for discussions the next day
 "Govt's meeting with farmers ends in deadlock; next round of talks on Dec 3")
Over 18,000 km railway line electrified in last six years: Piyush Goyal
Over 18,000 kms of the railway line was electrified under PM Modi between 2014 and 2020 making a "quantum jump" of 371 in its growth pace as compared to the six years before, Railways Minister said
 "Over 18,000 km railway line electrified in last six years: Piyush Goyal")
Rising FDI shows investors prefer India's enabling environment: Goyal
FDI in India grew by 15 per cent to Rs 2.2 trillion ($30 billion) during the first half of the current fiscal.
 "Rising FDI shows investors prefer India's enabling environment: Goyal")
Gems, jewellery industry proposal on duties under consideration: Goyal
Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council Chairman Colin Shah has suggested cutting import duty on gold to 4.5 per cent from 12.5 per cent, and on diamond to 2.5 per cent from 7.5 per cent
 "Gems, jewellery industry proposal on duties under consideration: Goyal")
Will work in public-pvt partnership to ensure Covid healthcare, says Goyal
The government will work in a public-private partnership to engage and ensure the availability of proper COVID healthcare to all people, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday
 "Will work in public-pvt partnership to ensure Covid healthcare, says Goyal")
Train services will only be restored after Punjab assures safety: Goyal
He earlier met leaders of both the BJP and Congress in separate delegations, where they sought Goyal's intervention in resuming train services in the state
Punjab MPs urge Piyush Goyal to restart railway services in state
Punjab MPs Pratap Singh Bajwa and Shamsher Singh Dullo on Thursday met Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and requested him to restart rail services in the state
 "Punjab MPs urge Piyush Goyal to restart railway services in state")
Will support our industry to invest in Africa in big way: Piyush Goyal
India will support its domestic industry to invest in Africa in a big way in order to further strengthen economic ties between the two regions, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said
Paddy procurement up 24% so far; protests over MSP only in Punjab: Goyal
He also accused the Punjab government of "standing with middlemen and not with farmers"
Govt mulling shifting BIS to commerce ministry, says Piyush Goyal
The government is deliberating shifting of the BIS from the Department of Consumer Affairs to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
Govt not considering extension of sugar export subsidies for 2020-21: Goyal
The government is currently not considering an extension of sugar export subsidies for the 2020-21 season that commenced this month in view of stable international sugar prices, Piyush Goyal said
Govt to import 25,000 tonnes onion, 30,000 tonnes potato before Diwali
Spurt in prices triggers move as norms for pulses are also eased
 "Govt to import 25,000 tonnes onion, 30,000 tonnes potato before Diwali")
7,000 tonnes onion imported, 25,000 tonnes may arrive before Diwali: Goyal
In an effort to boost domestic supply and check price rise, Piyush Goyal said private traders have already imported 7,000 tonnes of onion and another 25,000 tonnes are expected to arrive before Diwali
 "7,000 tonnes onion imported, 25,000 tonnes may arrive before Diwali: Goyal")
US hints at possibility of reducing trade, investment barriers with India
Earlier this year, in July, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the US Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, had discussed the possibility of an FTA agreement between both the countries
 "US hints at possibility of reducing trade, investment barriers with India")
SCO members should leverage economic strength to boost trade: Goyal
The Covid-19 crisis is a clarion call to SCO member countries to leverage their economic strength to boost trade and investment in the region, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday
 "SCO members should leverage economic strength to boost trade: Goyal")
Goyal calls upon global community to ensure availability of Covid vaccines
Piyush Goyal has called upon the global community to ensure timely and equitable availability of vaccines and medicines for Covid-19, in sufficient quantities and affordable prices
