WTO MC13 | What’s on the agenda for India?

WTO MC13 | What’s on the agenda for India?

India will strongly oppose a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation pact besides pressing for finding a permanent solution to public stock holding of grains for food security and protection of the interests of fishermen at the upcoming WTO ministerial meeting. The Indian delegation is led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The four-day … Read more

Farmers protest: ‘We suggested 5yr MSP deal between cooperatives NCCF, NAFED and farmers for purchasing pulses’, says Piyush Goyal – The Economic Times Video

Farmers protest: ‘We suggested 5yr MSP deal between cooperatives NCCF, NAFED and farmers for purchasing pulses’, says Piyush Goyal – The Economic Times Video

Chandigarh (Punjab): Following the fourth round of meetings with the farming leaders in connection with the ongoing protest, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on February 19 that a detailed discussion was held with Bhartiya Kisan Mazdoor. He further stated that the outcome of the meeting was very positive. We had a detailed discussion on how … Read more

Farmers protest: Centre offers to form another committee, say farmers

Farmers protest: Centre offers to form another committee, say farmers

The government has offered to form another committee to discuss the issue of legalising the minimum support price (MSP) with farmers who plan to hold a tractor march to Delhi on February 13 demanding legalising MSP and other demands. A team of central government including ministers such as Piyush Goyal, Arjun Munda and Nityanand Rai, … Read more

PLI Scheme to Only Give Kickstart, Ultimately Competition Will Prevail: Goyal to Industry

PLI Scheme to Only Give Kickstart, Ultimately Competition Will Prevail: Goyal to Industry

The industry should look at the measures under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme as an initial support because going forward, the industry has to face competition to grow further, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. He asked the PLI incentive beneficiary firms to share their “constructive criticism and feedback for better implementation … Read more

India, UAE aim to take bilateral trade to USD 100 billion: Piyush Goyal

India, UAE aim to take bilateral trade to USD 100 billion: Piyush Goyal

Gandhinagar: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India and UAE aspire to expand their bilateral trade to $100 billion. He also highlighted efforts that were underway to facilitate rupee-dirham trade. Addressing the UAE India Business Summit at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, the minister invited investors to participate in India’s growth … Read more

Government has taken many proactive steps to control the prices of food items: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister

Government has taken many proactive steps to control the prices of food items: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister

Union Minister Piyush Goyal. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on December 24 said that the Centre has taken many proactive steps in the past few years to control retail prices of food items, and that the government would keep inflation under control while ensuring the country’s economic … Read more

Sonu Nigam bestowed with Mohammed Rafi Award | Hindi Movie News

Sonu Nigam bestowed with Mohammed Rafi Award | Hindi Movie News

It’s a special day for singer Sonu Nigam as he was felicitated with the Mohammed Rafi Award and that too on the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary musician.On Sunday, a special program was organised to celebrate the remarkable contribution of Mohammed Rafi to the Indian music industry in Mumbai. At the event, several renowned … Read more

India Will Address EU’s Carbon Tax Issue; Will Retaliate If Required: Piyush Goyal

India Will Address EU’s Carbon Tax Issue; Will Retaliate If Required: Piyush Goyal

India will address the issue of the European Union’s plan to impose a carbon tax on certain imported goods, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said, adding that “I will retaliate” if required. The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) or carbon tax (a kind of import duty) will come into effect from January … Read more