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Piyush Goyal holds key meetings with EU, Belgian leaders to deepen trade, clean energy, agriculture cooperation

Union Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level meetings in Brussels with EU Commissioners and Belgian officials. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in agriculture, clean energy, and sustainable industrial development. The meetings aimed to deepen India's strategic economic partnership with the European Union. Goyal also explored opportunities for India's gems and jewellery…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

India, Spain explore stronger partnership across trade, manufacturing

India and Spain are exploring enhanced economic cooperation in trade and investment. Minister Piyush Goyal met his Spanish counterpart to discuss future growth opportunities. Both nations aim to significantly increase bilateral trade beyond current projections. They are committed to strengthening industrial partnerships and resilient supply chains. This collaboration seeks to…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

India, EU to soon finish legal scrubbing of trade pact text: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union expect to finish their trade pact legal scrubbing soon. This agreement will become operational a few months after the India-UK trade deal. Minister Piyush Goyal stated all EU member states fully support this partnership. He also highlighted significant potential to boost India-Spain bilateral trade. Both…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

India-Peru FTA talks unlikely to conclude soon: Piyush Goyal

India's trade deal with Peru faces delays due to market access issues, while progress is reported on agreements with Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The India-EU FTA is expected by year-end. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured the toy industry that mandatory quality control orders will remain, urging a tenfold export increase…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon, says Piyush Goyal

India's proposed free trade agreement with Peru faces delays due to market access concerns for certain products, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He indicated the Peru FTA is unlikely to conclude soon. In contrast, negotiations for an India-Canada FTA are progressing well, with a team heading to Canada for…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into force

India and Israel's crucial Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed last September, officially came into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026. This pact aims to bolster economic ties by offering strong investor protection while allowing governments policy flexibility. Following this, negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement are also underway, promising enhanced…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Goyal urges states to identify imported goods for domestic manufacturing

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called on states to identify importable products that can be manufactured competitively in India, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce foreign exchange outflow. He also urged for the establishment of export committees and regular reviews to support exporters.

The Economic Times · Jul 4

India aims for $1 trillion exports this fiscal year, says Piyush Goyal

India is targeting a monumental $1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, a significant leap from last year's $863 billion. Union Minister Piyush Goyal revealed the ambitious plan, which requires merchandise exports to surge by 17% to approximately $530 billion, while services exports are projected to grow by 11% to…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Piyush Goyal meets MKS PAMP CEO, explores deeper engagement in global precious metals ecosystem

Calling the interaction "productive", Goyal said the discussions focused on "deepening India's engagement in the global precious metals ecosystem, with emphasis on strengthening supply chain integrity and driving innovation in advanced refining capabilities and precious metals services."

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: Industry

India's toy exports are poised for a surge following the finalisation of free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union, offering zero-duty access. Industry officials anticipate these pacts will unlock substantial growth, with the UK and EU markets currently representing 16% of India's USD 0.35 billion toy exports.

The Economic Times · Jul 2