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Tax refund scheme for exporters to be brought before Cabinet soon: Goyal
Goyal said government is encouraging its entrepreneurs to expand their manufacturing operations in the current global trade situation where nations are engaged with each other in a trade war
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ICF to manufacture 740 coaches for Train 18 by 2021-22: Piyush Goyal
Two rakes already put into service; At present, the train runs on the New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra sectors
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Plan ready for Rs 100-trn investment in infra, Rs 50-trn in Railways: Goyal
The investment will transform availability and quality of infrastructure at airports, roads, highways, railways, ports, he said
India seeks review of existing trade pacts with Asean, Japan: Goyal in LS
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that eight rounds of negotiations have been held with South Korea for upgrading the existing comprehensive FTA
 "India seeks review of existing trade pacts with Asean, Japan: Goyal in LS")
Action taken against 1,271 firms for export-promotion scheme misuse: Goyal
In 2018-19, exports of electronic items increased to Rs 61,908 crore from Rs 41,220 crore in 2017-18.
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Railways made Rs 139 cr selling platform tickets in FY19: Govt to Lok sabha
Replying to a query in Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said Rs 230.47 crore were earned from advertisements and shops including those on the platforms in 2018-19.
 "Railways made Rs 139 cr selling platform tickets in FY19: Govt to Lok sabha")
Service sector can help govt achieve target of $5 trn economy: Goyal
He emphasised that these two sectors need to work together, as without services, manufacturing cannot succeed and without manufacturing, services cannot grow
Rs 809 cr allocated to repair 4,861 railway bridges, Piyush Goyal tells RS
The minister said that Rs 809.05 crore has been allocated for the repair, strengthening, rehabilitation, rebuilding the bridges
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Will work with gems, jewellery industry on import duty demand: Piyush Goyal
He also asked the industry to follow legal practices such as doing digital transactions to enhance the integrity of the sector
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Railways needs Rs 50 trn in next 12 years to meet demands: Piyush Goyal
He said: "Despite that, the ministry have almost two-and-a-half times more investment in the Railways in the last five years".
MoS Railways says Rs 4,093 cr allocated to Bihar, 55 projects underway
On a specific query on when the Hajipur-Mohua rail line was started, he said it was started almost 14 years ago but has been pending for some reasons.
 "MoS Railways says Rs 4,093 cr allocated to Bihar, 55 projects underway")
Indian Railways, EU agree to focus on digitisation, green transport
Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal and Chairman of the Railway Board, Vinod Kumar Yadav held talks with the delegation
Govt mulls providing forex loan at cheaper rates to exporters: Goyal
Goyal said the government has sensitised all the trade promotion bodies to work towards enhancing exports
Pulling out of RCEP not just an economic decision
Modi's RCEP move shows sound political judgement. Don't scoff, it's rare these days
Goyal in US: Tariff on medical devices, agri imports dominate discussions
The meeting assumes significance at a time when New Delhi has openly backed a bilateral deal with the US - a significant change in its position
Top events today: Shiv Sena plea against Prez rule, BRICS Summit, and more
From Trump impeachment hearing to Supreme Court deciding whether or not the CJI office comes under the ambit of RTI, Business Standard brings you the top events for the day
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Some e-commerce companies are indulging in predatory pricing: Piyush Goyal
Global economic outlook is facing grave challenges amidst growing protectionism and rising trade tensions, said Piyush Goyal
BRICS Summit: Goyal discusses global economic climate with trade ministers
Taking to Twitter, Goyal said that he spoke about advancing Trade and Investment cooperation between BRICS nations, as well as on the growing trend of non-tariff barriers.
Piyush Goyal to talk trade with USTR Robert Lighthize on Wednesday
Next day, the minister will hold high-level industry interaction with business and industry representatives in New York.
Piyush Goyal says SC verdict on Ayodhya ends decades-old legal dispute
He said this historic verdict of the Supreme Court will further strengthen the culture, tradition and unity of the country
