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India-Japan business mission to focus on semiconductors, electronics; MoUs expected during visit: FICCI

India and Japan will enhance cooperation in semiconductors and electronics. Memorandum of Understandings are expected during the ongoing business mission. A large delegation is visiting Japan to strengthen bilateral business relations. Discussions will focus on deepening engagement and addressing business priorities. This initiative reflects the ambition of both nations' strategic…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Piyush Goyal leads India's largest business delegation to Japan for trade and investment talks

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Japan from August 24 to 27. He leads India's largest business delegation to the country for discussions. Meetings will focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and start-ups. The minister will also promote investment and meet business leaders in Nagoya's auto and steel industries. Osaka will…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

PM Narendra Modi meets BJP’s new office-bearers, urges stronger connect with people

Prime Minister Modi met the BJP's new national office-bearers, stressing public connection and organizational strength. The party announced a nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' from September 17 to October 17. This campaign aims to spread the spirit of service associated with Modi's public life. BJP workers will honor Anganwadi workers and…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal to travel to Singapore for crucial talks

Top Indian ministers will meet their Singaporean counterparts for the fourth ISMR. This meeting aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and advanced manufacturing. Discussions will focus on strengthening the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. The event will also include the India-Singapore Business Roundtable for key business leaders. Both nations…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Union Minister Piyush Goyal discusses scaling up retail investment with Nippon Life India AMC CEO Sundeep Sikka

Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with Nippon Life India Asset Management's CEO to discuss retail investment growth. They explored avenues for attracting greater global capital into Indian markets. Goyal also met with Check Point Software's CEO regarding cybersecurity and digital infrastructure protection. He emphasized faster implementation of industrial corridor projects…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

BJP announces new national office-bearers team under President Nitin Nabin; Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key names, check full list

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its new national office-bearers team. Several new faces have been assigned key organisational responsibilities within the party structure. Prominent leaders like Sunil Bansal and Vinod Tawde continue in their national general secretary roles. The party has appointed thirteen national vice presidents and sixteen national…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

PM Modi's Independence Day address: BJP hails 'Viksit Bharat' roadmap, Amit Shah outlines 'Saptadhara'

The BJP praised PM Modi’s Independence Day address as a comprehensive roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, focusing on self-reliance, youth empowerment, technology, defence, manufacturing and energy security. Senior leaders highlighted his ‘Saptadhara’ vision, AI training for youth, expansion of nuclear power and semiconductors, and the government’s efforts to combat drugs…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

India’s digital logistics tracking platform crosses 10 crore EXIM container tracking milestone

India's Logistics Data Bank has successfully tracked ten crore export-import containers. This digital platform enhances domestic manufacturing and international trade corridor expansion. Technology integration simplifies and speeds up logistics operations across the nation. The system monitors container movements using RFID and IoT technologies. This milestone supports India's vision for a…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

India in 'regular contact' with US on trade deal, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal says India-US trade talks remain on track despite tariff shifts, as both sides stay committed to February's framework deal amid a looming Russian oil tariff bill in the US Senate.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

India's exports rise 15% in April-July; Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confident of $1 trillion target

India's exports saw a 15 percent increase during the first four months of this fiscal year. The Commerce Minister expressed optimism about reaching the $1 trillion export target by 2026-27. Nine free trade agreements have been concluded in the past four years. These agreements have opened many new possibilities for…

The Economic Times · Aug 12