FDI in India growing rapidly: Goyal

FDI in India growing rapidly: Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. File. | Photo Credit: PTI FDI inflows into the country are surging, with investors from the Middle East, Japan, European Union, and the U.S. recognising India’s status as a top investment destination, driving rapid economic growth and generating millions of new jobs, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush … Read more

Ahead of new national president, BJP aims to finish half of state chiefs’ election by Jan 20

Ahead of new national president, BJP aims to finish half of state chiefs’ election by Jan 20

New Delhi: BJP aims to complete election of state presidents in more than half of the states by January 20. Sources told ET that for the election of the party national president, the election of state presidents must be completed in half of the states. ET Year-end Special Reads Last week, the party had announced … Read more

Govt push for quality: Industry embraces QCO on plywood, MDF boards after initial resistance

Govt push for quality: Industry embraces QCO on plywood, MDF boards after initial resistance

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: K. K. Mustafah After initial resistance, the plywood and MDF board industry has agreed to implement the mandatory quality control norms as they have recognised the long-term benefits of adhering to high-quality standards, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. He said India is introducing modern standards that … Read more

‘Hooliganism’ Or ‘Distraction’? Parliament Chaos Snowballs Into Big BJP Vs Congress Row

‘Hooliganism’ Or ‘Distraction’? Parliament Chaos Snowballs Into Big BJP Vs Congress Row

Last Updated:December 19, 2024, 21:55 IST Dramatic visuals emerged from Parliament on Thursday after a massive showdown between the BJP and Congress MPs over Home Minister Amit Shah’s “Ambedkar is the fashion” quip in the Rajya Sabha. Both BJP and Congress held press conferences over scuffle in Parliament. (Image: ANI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) … Read more

Global firms keen to set up bases in India, says Piyush Goyal

Global firms keen to set up bases in India, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said global firms are keen to set up bases in India as the country provides skilled workforce and huge market. He also said that Rajasthan holds huge business opportunities and companies should tap into that. The minister was speaking at the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit here. “Companies … Read more

India clocks impressive 67% growth in total exports in 10 yrs

India clocks impressive 67% growth in total exports in 10 yrs

New Delhi: As demand for Indian products in the global market surges across categories, the country’s total exports reached about $778 billion in FY2023-24, compared to $466 billion in FY2013-14 — a whopping 67 per cent growth. India’s share in world merchandise exports also improved from 1.66 per cent to 1.81 per cent, with the … Read more

Piyush Goyal Recalls Idli Breakfast with Ratan Tata and Thoughtful Gestures That Made Him Loved | India News

Piyush Goyal Recalls Idli Breakfast with Ratan Tata and Thoughtful Gestures That Made Him Loved | India News

File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: ANI) “His small thoughtful gestures make him the man ‘The Ratan Tata’— whom, 140 crores Indians love and the world loves,” said Union minister Piyush Goyal remembering India’s business and philanthropic stalwart, Late Ratan Tata.Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age … Read more

India, U.S. exploring combined engagement with third countries to source minerals: Piyush Goyal

India, U.S. exploring combined engagement with third countries to source minerals: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. File | Photo Credit: PTI With China dominating the critical minerals’ trade, India and the United States of America are exploring a combined engagement with third countries to source the minerals or requisite funds or technology to tap such resources, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal … Read more

Make in India: Ten years of ‘Make in India’, manufacturing jobs grew by 200% in last 2 years: Piyush Goyal

Make in India: Ten years of ‘Make in India’, manufacturing jobs grew by 200% in last 2 years: Piyush Goyal

On completing 10 years of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Union Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal highlighted that after the launch of the initiative, the imports of mobiles declined by around 85 per cent. The minister stated in a social media post on Wednesday that before the launch of the ‘Make in India’ initiative … Read more

Capture the opportunities the world has to offer: Piyush Goyal to auto component makers

Capture the opportunities the world has to offer: Piyush Goyal to auto component makers

India’s auto industry should combine organic growth with some inorganic outreach across the world and look at acquiring or collaborating with companies which are in new-age technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.Goyal, who was speaking at the 64th annual convention of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (Acma), … Read more