Page 24 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Plantation association urges Piyush Goyal not to reduce import duty on tea
CCPA has urged Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal not to reduce import duty on tea as any move in that direction will disturb the equilibrium of the industry.
 "Plantation association urges Piyush Goyal not to reduce import duty on tea")
Paswan pushes for setting up grain storage units on railways' surplus land
Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday held a meeting with his railways counterpart Piyush Goyal and pushed for fast-tracking a proposal to set up grain storage facilities
 "Paswan pushes for setting up grain storage units on railways' surplus land")
India wants free flow of goods but it has to be 'reciprocal': Piyush Goyal
Goyal said multinational companies who have invested in India can't claim the right to import in an unbridled manner
 "India wants free flow of goods but it has to be 'reciprocal': Piyush Goyal")
India's balance of payments will be very strong, says Piyush Goyal
Says overseas companies must stop having an 'assembly workshop' approach
 "India's balance of payments will be very strong, says Piyush Goyal")
Goyal slams those decrying promotion of domestic industry under Atmanirbhar
Minister calls for "fair and reciprocal" approach to Indian goods, business among equals; is surprised at criticism of govt for trying to provide level-playing field to Indian enterprises
 "Goyal slams those decrying promotion of domestic industry under Atmanirbhar")
Indian Railways committed to integrate with GeM portal: Piyush Goyal
Indian Railways is committed to integrate with the government e-marketplace (GeM) portal to move all its procurement to the platform,Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.
 "Indian Railways committed to integrate with GeM portal: Piyush Goyal")
July exports recovered to 91 per cent of July 2019 levels : Piyush Goyal
Non-gems & jewellery, petroleum exports also rose, picking up significantly towards month-end
 "July exports recovered to 91 per cent of July 2019 levels : Piyush Goyal")
Merger of 8 Railways cadres into IRMS likely to be completed by November
In December 2019, the Union Cabinet approved the restructuring of the national carrier by trimming the Railway Board's strength to - half - from eight to four - and unifying its eight railway service
Govt to look into concerns of Japanese investors, says Piyush Goyal
Inter-minister group will hear out challenges to investments, and hand hold 50 Japanese companies
Railways to start first 'Kisan Rail' from Devlali to Danapur on Friday
The train will provide a seamless supply chain of perishable produce. This train is a step towards realising the goal of doubling farmers' incomes by 2022
 "Railways to start first 'Kisan Rail' from Devlali to Danapur on Friday")
July exports at nearly last year's level; economy on path to revival: Goyal
Goyal said several indicators are reflecting that the economic activities are reviving in the country
 "July exports at nearly last year's level; economy on path to revival: Goyal")
Govt working on production-linked incentives for 12 major sectors
Plan is to expand the horizon to as many as 20 sectors, Piyush Goyal said
 "Govt working on production-linked incentives for 12 major sectors")
Fully digital single-window clearance for businesses soon: Piyush Goyal
Production-linked incentives for 12 sectors like APIs and electronics soon
Trying for solution on MEIS; in dialogue with requisite authorities: Goyal
Under merchandise export from India scheme, the government provides duty benefits depending on product and country
Pradhan urges for inauguration of Haridaspur Rail line in presence of PM
he Paradip-Haridaspur new rail Line project has recently reached its final stage of completion
 "Pradhan urges for inauguration of Haridaspur Rail line in presence of PM")
PM Modi to meet chiefs of all financial sector regulators on Thursday
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minster Piyush Goyal and Roads and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will also be a part of the meeting
 "PM Modi to meet chiefs of all financial sector regulators on Thursday")
Single window clearance, land bank to attract investors soon: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal said six states have already given their consent for land bank, and potential investors would be able to locate and identify land from their distant offices for industries
Railways to insert clause in procurement process to promote local vendors
During the meeting, Goyal urged to take measures to generate confidence in industry of corruption free and transparent procurement environment on Indian Railways
 "Railways to insert clause in procurement process to promote local vendors")
Goyal slams Rahul, says those who looted country describe subsidy as profit
On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of benefitting by making profits during the coronavirus-induced lockdown when people were in trouble
Make in India: Apple starts making iphone 11 in Foxconn's Chennai plant
There is no clarity on price cuts but manufacturing in India saves Apple 22% on duties
 "Make in India: Apple starts making iphone 11 in Foxconn's Chennai plant")
