US waters down language on trade deal document as Indian farmers protest ‘threat to livelihood’ Interim trade deal has sparked nationwide farmers protest across India The Independent UK · Feb 13
South Central 60: India-US trade deal and Karnataka’s plan to bring back student elections In the first session, hosts Pooja Prasanna and Anisha Sheth discuss the India-US trade deal and the recently announced reduction in tariffs. They are joined by senior journalists Smita Sharma and TK Arun. Newslaundry · Feb 8
US–India Trade Deal Announced After Months of Tariff Tensions The United States and India have announced a long-awaited trade deal, bringing an end to months of uncertainty triggered by steep tariffs imposed by Washington on Indian exports. The agreement, revealed on February 2, comes after prolonged negotiations marked by escalation, pauses, and backchannel diplomacy. Whats Hot · Feb 3
India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world', Costa tells Euronews The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports. Euronews · Jan 28
EU to Open First Gateway Office in India to Ease Hiring of Indian Talent If working or studying in Europe has ever felt confusing or paperwork-heavy for Indians, that may soon change. The European Union (EU) has announced that it will open its first Gateway Office in India, a move designed to make it easier for Indian students and professionals to find opportunities and… Times Life · Jan 27
India accelerates free trade agreements to counter US tariffs and expand exports India is accelerating efforts to finalize several free trade agreements to counter U.S. import tariffs and expand export destinations The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
STOP PRESS: Piyush Goyal is making productive use of his time On November 4, ANI posted a video of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at Delhi’s IGI Airport, describing how he was “making productive use of his time by attending to some official work” while waiting to board a flight to New Zealand. Newslaundry · Nov 4, 2025
A little afraid of our talent’: India roasts Donald Trump’s H-1B visa plan, and now his allies are getting mad Trump should have known this wouldn't go well. We Got This Covered · Sep 24, 2025
US Trade Deal Likely By November, Says Indian Commerce Minister: 'Little Bit Of Geopolitical Issues...' India and the United States are currently negotiating a trade deal, according to Piyush Goyal, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister. The deal is expected to be finalized by November this year. Benzinga · Sep 4, 2025
India unveils plan to get around economic impact of Trump’s 50% tariffs Commerce minister says India will not ‘bow down’ as New Delhi looks at Middle East to diversify trade The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
India to take steps to ‘secure national interest’ after Trump imposes 25% tariff US president brings up New Delhi’s ties to Russia in latest trade broadside The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
What Is The Status Of US Tariff Negotiations? US tariff negotiations with key trading partners have shifted into high gear as economies race to avoid steeper duties before an August 1 deadline. International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025
Voices: Keir Starmer can rightly be proud of the historic trade deal with India COMMENT: The prime minister has secured Britain’s biggest post-Brexit agreement – but it’s also one in the eye for Boris Johnson, who had promised to make it happen, but failed, says John Rentoul The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
‘People said it would never be done’: UK and India trade agreement defies expectations For Britain, this is a much-needed post-Brexit boost, and for India it shows decades of protectionism are in the past The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 What to expect from Modi’s visit to UK Indian prime minister set to sign free trade agreement with Keir Starmer
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025 India says ready to make deal with US but national interest to be ‘supreme’ Trade Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks come before the deadline set by the White House for July 9 for trade deals.
Al Jazeera · May 6, 2025 India, UK agree ‘historic’ trade deal including tariff cuts Both sides celebrate the landmark agreement, which was several years in the making.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 UK and India agree ‘landmark’ trade deal after three years of negotiations Deal could help UK industries hit by Trump tariffs, as ministers say it will add £4.8bn a year to economy by 2040
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 British and Indian ministers meet for ‘productive’ talks on trade deal More than a dozen rounds of talks involving successive governments have taken place since 2022.
Newslaundry · Apr 20, 2025 South Central Ep 23: Piyush Goyal’s criticism of Indian startups, state vs Governor tussles In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by TNM’s Shabbir Ahmed, political and policy consultant Tara Krishnaswamy, and former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai.
Newslaundry · Apr 19, 2025 TV Newsance 295: Startups or suck-ups? Piyush Goyal and the (unease) of doing business in India While the global economy grapples with real crises, India is booming… with ministers dishing out unsolicited gyaan. In this week’s Newsance, Abhinandan Sekhri looks at how India’s startup ecosystem is being smothered – not by a lack of ideas, but by a surplus of sycophancy.
Newslaundry · Apr 14, 2025 Let Me Explain: What Piyush Goyal got wrong about Indian startups Union minister Piyush Goyal's remarks at Startup Mahakumbh left Indian entrepreneurs stunned. Goyal questioned their innovation, pointing out that many build on existing infrastructure – food delivery, ride-hailing, and edtech – without creating new technology. While his critique holds merit, it overlooks systemic issues: red tape, low RD investment, and…
Newslaundry · Apr 5, 2025 Piyush Goyal is right and wrong: Why Indian startups aren’t building the future “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards,” said the nineteenth century Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. In this piece, we will try and understand life backwards.
Dynamite News · Feb 28, 2025 S Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal attends 2nd India - EU Trade and Technology Council meeting EU Trade and Technology Council meeting was held in the Capital on Friday.Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 UK and India relaunch free trade talks after year-long pause London’s push for greater access to Indian telecom, legal and financial sectors and Delhi’s desire for more liberal migration policy for its skilled workers remain key sticking points