Piyush Goyal: News
Piyush Goyal is a chartered accountant, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, and Union Minister in the Government of India. In the past, he has worked as an investment banker and has served on the board of State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda. He comes from a family of BJP politicians, his mother being a three-time MLA and his father having served as a Union Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Goyal has been a Rajya Sabha MP since 2010. He led the BJP’s campaign committee for the 2014 General Elections, in which the saffron party won a clear majority, with Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister. Since then, he has served as the Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy (2014-17); Minister for Coal (2014-19); MoS for Mines (2016-17); Minister of Railways (2017-21); Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs (2018 and 2019); Minister of Commerce and Industry (2019 onwards); Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution (2020 onwards); and Minister for Textiles (2021 onwards) in the Modi Government. In July 2021, Goyal became the Leader of the House for Rajya Sabha.
Japan becomes top FDI source for India in Q1 FY27
Japan has emerged as the biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India during the April-June quarter of FY27.
India to achieve $1 trillion exports this fiscal: Piyush Goyal
India is poised to achieve over $1 trillion in exports during the current financial year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced.
India-US trade deal will keep changed circumstances in mind: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the India-US trade pact will be finalized in line with changing circumstances.
India's AI sector lacks scale for IPOs, says Piyush Goyal
India's Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, has said that the country's artificial intelligence (AI) sector is not yet at a stage where it can support stock market listings.
India, Canada to begin 5th round of CEPA talks tomorrow
India and Canada will start the fifth round of negotiations for their proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa from tomorrow.
Trade measures against forced labor must be evidence-based: Piyush Goyal
India has called for trade measures against goods produced using forced labor to be backed by specific and verifiable evidence.
US-India trade deal not 'imminent': US trade chief
The United States and India are still working on the details of a long-awaited trade agreement, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday.
Modi speaks with Trump on trade, defense, energy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday.
UAE to invest another $25B in India, says Piyush Goyal
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its plan to invest an additional $25 billion in India.
India, Australia working toward finalizing bilateral investment treaty: Piyush Goyal
India and Australia are working toward finalizing a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced.
India records highest-ever annual FDI inflow of $94.5B
India has achieved its highest-ever annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $94.53 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26.
Modi government looking for job sectors that might be AI-proof
India's Commerce Ministry is looking into sectors that could withstand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment.
BRICS contributed over 40% to global GDP: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the economic strength of the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
New Zealand to make Indian exports duty-free next month
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect from next month.
India to finalize US trade deal after getting preferential edge
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India will finalize its proposed trade deal with the US once Washington provides a preferential tariff advantage to Indian exporters.
Modi government urged to regulate exports of cotton yarn
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports.
Modi government to exempt high-tech sectors from getting BIS certification
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that the government is working on a framework to exempt certain sectors from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification requirements.
Piyush Goyal to lead India's largest business delegation to Japan
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will head a 200-member business delegation to Japan from August 24-27.
BJP forms team for Gen Z outreach program
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a dedicated team for its upcoming Gen Z Outreach Program. The initiative aims to strengthen engagement with young people across India.
BJP leadership reshuffle: Amit Malviya removed as IT cell chief
In a major organizational shake-up, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced Amit Malviya as the head of its IT cell. Deepak Mhaskey from Chhattisgarh will take over the position.
BJP announces new office-bearers; Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav on list
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a new team of national office-bearers under president Nitin Nabin ahead of elections in many states.
India, Chile near trade deal with critical minerals in focus
India and Chile are nearing the final stages of a trade agreement, with commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal likely to visit the South American nation this month.
Deepfake video links of Piyush Goyal removed from social media
Links to a deepfake video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal have been removed from several social media platforms, government sources said to PTI today.
US imposes 10% forced labor tariff on Indian imports
The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on imports from India and over a dozen other countries. The move comes after a months-long investigation into forced labor practices.
India's UPI may soon be linked with Spain's payment service
India and Spain have agreed to speed up talks on making their digital payment platforms, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Bizum, interoperable.
Piyush Goyal dismisses report of deadlock in India-US trade talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has rejected reports suggesting a deadlock in the ongoing India-US trade talks.
Indian professionals in UK to save 25% on social security
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that Indian professionals working in the UK on temporary assignments of up to five years will no longer lose nearly 25% of their salary to the UK's social security system.
Tripura secures ₹10,000cr in investment proposals from Google, Salesforce
Tripura recently held the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, which witnessed a huge response from investors and industry leaders.
India to conclude FTAs with Canada, Mexico, Brazil by 2026-end
India is planning to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and Brazil within the next six months.
India-Peru FTA unlikely to be finalized soon: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Peru is unlikely to be finalized anytime soon.
How Indian businesses can leverage benefits of UK trade deal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has announced a major initiative to help Indian businesses leverage the benefits of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Trade deal with India 'very, very close,' says US official
The United States and India are "very, very close" to finalizing a landmark bilateral trade deal.
US-India trade deal talks begin in New Delhi
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer arrived at Vanijya Bhawan on Monday to meet Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Tuesday. Greer was joined by Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
India-EU free trade agreement to be signed by December
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by December, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced today.
India's merchandise exports up by 15% in Apr-Jun: Piyush Goyal
India's merchandise exports have witnessed a remarkable growth of around 15% during April 1-June 14, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced today.
India-US trade deal can't be implemented without competitive advantage: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the proposed trade agreement between India and the US cannot be implemented until a competitive advantage is secured.
Bharat Innovates 2026: Modi meets top global investors in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leading venture capitalists, global investors, and innovation ecosystem leaders in Nice, France, on Sunday.
Trade ties key to India's $30 trillion goal: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, has said that India must strengthen its international trade relations to achieve the ambitious goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
India will tackle Trump's Section 301 tariffs, says Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has downplayed concerns over the proposed 12.5% tariffs by the Trump administration on India and 53 other countries.
'For years, India took advantage': Trump on India-US trade ties
United States President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement between Washington and New Delhi will be finalized soon.
Canada-India trade pact gains momentum at leaders summit
The Western Canada-India Leaders Summit held in Regina, Saskatchewan, has given a major boost to the prospects of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and India.