Page 31 - Latest Updates on Piyush Goyal
Flag countries placing non-tariff barriers on exports: Goyal to industry
He further said the stakeholders need to tell the government, which country is using any trade remedial measures or non-tariff barriers which impact their exports to that country
 "Flag countries placing non-tariff barriers on exports: Goyal to industry")
India well poised to attract investments that move out of China: Goyal
Goyal further said the government is also looking at pooling together land which state and central governments have got to offer to investors for setting up their businesses in India
 "India well poised to attract investments that move out of China: Goyal")
People are key to Railways and legislators reflect their sentiments: Goyal
According to an official statement, work on all projects has progressed at a very fast pace, including improvement in facilities for passengers at railway stations and in the trains.
 "People are key to Railways and legislators reflect their sentiments: Goyal")
Centre carrying out reforms in various sectors to boost economy, says Goyal
"The government has already carried out a number of reforms in various sectors and the reform process is a continuous process for improvement in the economy," Goyal said during the Question Hour.
Lack of bilateral pacts may hamper India's trade, investment positions
After unilaterally terminating pacts in 2016, India has pushed for individual deals based on Bilateral Investment Treaty
 "Lack of bilateral pacts may hamper India's trade, investment positions")
Joining RCEP would have hurt India's interests, says Piyush Goyal
Being the basic framework of the RCEP deal, the FTA with the 10-nation grouping came into effect in 2010
 "Joining RCEP would have hurt India's interests, says Piyush Goyal")
Letters to BS: Indian companies must practise what we preach to others
Indian firms wishing to do business abroad must meet internationally accepted standards and have the ability/capacity to adhere to the laws as well as the regulatory requirements in those countries
50% discount on sleeper-class tickets: Railways' Ravidas Jayanti offer
In a letter to his Cabinet colleague Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who had written to him on the issue, the Railway Minister said that instructions have been issued accordingly as a special case.
 "50% discount on sleeper-class tickets: Railways' Ravidas Jayanti offer")
India to review 'lopsided' free trade pacts with Asean, secure better deals
The former Minister also pointed out the India-ASEAN Ministerial statement and said that what the Minister Goyal had said now were two contrary interpretations.
 "India to review 'lopsided' free trade pacts with Asean, secure better deals")
Goyal says tit for tat to countries discriminating with Indian cos
"Free and equal access" is the policy adopted by this government two years ago, he said at an event organised by EXIM Bank here
India following US model to set up computerised IPR office: Piyush Goyal
Responding during Question Hour, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government has brought a lot of "sanity" to the working of eight areas of IPR, be it patent, copyright or trademark
 "India following US model to set up computerised IPR office: Piyush Goyal")
Govt's e-marketplace can achieve Rs 5-trn business in under 5 years: Goyal
GeM symbolizes a transparent and corruption free procurement system
Railway spends Rs 22,000 crore on salary, pensions; finances take a hit
The minister said railways spend a lot a funds on cleanliness, running suburban railway trains, gauge conversions and others
Govt may hike tariff on imports that escaped higher duties last year
Move ordered by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing
 "Govt may hike tariff on imports that escaped higher duties last year")
The sound of silence
Rahul Bajaj said nothing new but the govt should listen all the same
 "The sound of silence")
Merchandise and services exports rose 8% to $538 bn in 2018-19: Goyal
The country's overall exports of merchandise and services rose to $538.07 billion in 2018-19 from $498.63 billion in 2017-18, up 7.90%
 "Merchandise and services exports rose 8% to $538 bn in 2018-19: Goyal")
No question of closing down Integral Coach Factory, says Piyush Goyal
Minister hails the organisation for the Vande Bharat Express, India's first indigenously made semi-high-speed train
India-ASEAN FTA review: Further liberalisation of trade on agenda
ASEAN-India trade in goods agreement was signed on August 13, 2009, and entered into force on January 1, 2010
 "India-ASEAN FTA review: Further liberalisation of trade on agenda")
Top headlines: Q2 GDP growth slips to 4.5%, CEA defends tax cut & more
From Mukesh Ambani becoming ninth richest on Forbes' billionaires list to PM Modi announcing $50 million assistance to Sri Lanka, Business Standard brings you the top news of the day
 "Top headlines: Q2 GDP growth slips to 4.5%, CEA defends tax cut & more")
Railways saw least number of accidents in last two and half years: Goyal
"The last 2.5 years have been the safest in the history of Indian Railways. There have been least number of accidents in the last 2.5 years", the minister said
