Piyush Goyal
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'Fake news alert,' US envoy, Piyush Goyal dismiss media report that India rejected quick trade deal
India | Jul 13, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTDismissing a media report that claimed India rejected a trade pact with US hoping for a better deal, US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Union Minister Piyush Goyal have said that Washington and New Delhi remain committed to each other and an agreement will signed at the right time.
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Kharge calls PM Modi 'terrorist' in Tamil Nadu rally; BJP condemns remark of Congress chief
India | Apr 21, 2026, 05:15 PM ISTKharge says, "How can they (AIADMK) join with Modi? He is a terrorist. And he who won't believe in equality. His party won't believe in equality and justice. And these people are joining with them, it means that they are weakening democracy..."
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Piyush Goyal launches Malabar Charitable Trust's scholarship programme for 33,000 girls across India
Business | Mar 25, 2026, 09:04 PM ISTMP Ahammed, chairman of the Malabar Group of companies, emphasised that human resource development is the backbone of national progress. He noted that quality education helps nurture talent and that the scholarship programme enables students to achieve academic success.
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LPG shortage in India: Centre says nothing to panic as govt monitoring situation very closely
India | Mar 11, 2026, 06:45 AM ISTUnion Minister Piyush Goyal said the Central government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and taking necessary steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel across the country.
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'India secured best deal among competitors': Piyush Goyal defends India-US trade agreement
India | Mar 07, 2026, 08:55 PM ISTSpeaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India can compete with the rest of the world, as it has become a confident nation. Talking about the India-US relationship, he said that the alliance between them is 'multidimensional'.
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Nehru-Gandhi family compromised country's interest: Piyush Goyal launches all-out attack on Rahul
India | Feb 25, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTPiyush Goyal said Rahul Gandhi is a poster boy of negative politics who compromised national interest by joining hands with anti-India forces.
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India's first reaction after US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs: 'Studying developments'
Business | Feb 21, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe Commerce Ministry said US President Trump has addressed a press conference in that regard and some steps have been announced by the US Administration.
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India to get same zero-tariff textile benefits as Bangladesh: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal
India | Feb 12, 2026, 06:02 PM ISTIndia-US trade deal: India and the US have finalised a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. It is likely to be implemented in March.
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If only you had made reciprocal tariff zero, you would possibly have won match: Piyush Goyal to Gor
India | Feb 09, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTUnion Minister Piyush Goyal mixed cricket and trade diplomacy to urge the US to lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, referring to India’s T20 World Cup win over the US while highlighting progress in the India-US trade deal.
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Piyush Goyal quashes rumours: Zero agri giveaways to US, farmers shielded in India-US trade deal
India | Feb 09, 2026, 12:02 AM ISTGoyal outlined extensive safeguards, ruling out any concessions on GM items like-soybeans, corn, and maize, alongside meat, poultry, cereals (rice, wheat, millets including jowar, bajra, ragi, kodo), sugar, fruits (bananas, strawberries, cherries, citrus), pulses (green peas, kabuli chana, moong).
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US tariffs cut to 18% as India and US finalise trade deal framework; PM Modi hails agreement
India | Feb 07, 2026, 08:22 AM ISTCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the move will open a $30 trillion market for Indian exporters. He said India is committed to protect its farmers, thus sensitive agricultural and dairy products have been completely protected.
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India, GCC ink terms of reference for FTA, here's where export with these 6 countries stood
Business | Feb 06, 2026, 03:14 PM ISTIndia and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed terms of reference to formally begin negotiations for a free trade agreement, marking a revival of talks stalled since 2008.
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India, US likely to sign joint statement on bilateral trade deal in 4-5 days, says Piyush Goyal
Business | Feb 05, 2026, 03:56 PM ISTCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters that a legal agreement for the first tranche of the pact is expected to be signed by mid-March.
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India-US trade deal: Big step towards achieving the target of 2047, says Piyush Goyal in Parliament
Business | Feb 04, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTThe trade deal with the United States comes just a week after India signed a landmark agreement with the European Union.
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'India-US trade deal to boost agricultural export,' assures Govt official amid farm sector worries
India | Feb 04, 2026, 12:03 AM ISTIndia exports agricultural goods worth about USD 3.4 billion to the US each year, while imports from the American market stand at roughly USD 2.1 billion. This trade balance, the official said, reflects the strength of Indian agriculture in meeting global demand.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 3, 2026
India | Feb 03, 2026, 08:29 PM ISTCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the “historic” trade deal between India and the United States. He said every sector of the society will be benefitted from this deal and the economy will get a major boost.
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Piyush Goyal hails PM Modi for historic India-US trade deal, tears into Rahul Gandhi | Video
India | Feb 03, 2026, 06:13 PM ISTSpeaking over the alleged apprehensions of the dairy and agriculture sector over the deal, Piyush Goyal said PM Modi has worked proactively to protect the interests of people involved in these two areas. He said both sectors have been protected in the deal.
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'Will hear good news in near future': Piyush Goyal on 'father of all' trade deal with US
Business | Jan 31, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTTrade negotiations between India and the US have been going on for a while. In December last year, a delegation of US officials, led by Deputy Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer, visited Delhi to negotiate with the Indian side.
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Piyush Goyal named BJP's election incharge for Tamil Nadu, Baijayant Panda for Assam
India | Dec 15, 2025, 01:41 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named senior BJP leader Baijayant Panda as the party’s election in-charge for Assam, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been entrusted with overseeing the BJP’s election campaign in Tamil Nadu.
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India–Israel Partnership Strengthens as Piyush Goyal, Nir Barkat Sign ToR for Free Trade Agreement
News | Nov 21, 2025, 12:22 PM ISTIndia and Israel took a major step in strengthening their partnership as Piyush Goyal and Nir Barkat signed the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The FTA aims to boost trade, investment, and cooperation in tech, agriculture, defense, and renewable energy.