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.
'Biggest FTA in our history': Modi as India-EU seal pact
India and the European Union on Tuesday signed a trade pact, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the "biggest FTA in our history."
'Mother of all deals': Modi hails historic India-EU trade pact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) the "mother of all deals."
'US-India share...': Rubio extends Republic Day greetings amid strained ties
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended his greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day.
Republic Day 2026: European Commission chief arrives in Delhi
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a state visit. She was received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.
US-India trade deadlock could cost thousands of jobs, expert warns
Market expert Ajay Bagga has warned that the stalled trade talks between India and the United States could lead to job losses in several sectors.
'0+0=0': Piyush Goyal on Thackeray unity in BMC polls
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed the opposition's "Marathi Manoos" narrative for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
India, EU push to expedite free trade agreement negotiations
India and the European Union (EU) have urged their officials to fast-track the pending issues and finalize a proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
'Modi didn't call': Trump aide on why India-US deal stalled
United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed that a potential trade deal between the US and India fell through because Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't call President Donald Trump.
Australia won't impose tariffs on Indian exports from next year
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) came into force in December 2022. Under this deal, Australia has agreed to eliminate tariffs on all Indian exports starting January 1, 2026.
India-Canada FTA talks to resume in February 2026
India and Canada are likely to resume formal negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) early next year.
'India will never open dairy sector to free trade': Goyal
India has categorically refused to open its dairy sector under any Free Trade Agreement (FTA), including the recently concluded pact with New Zealand.
'India-New Zealand FTA was entirely women-led team': Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a "historic and landmark" deal.
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels for India-EU trade pact talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will be in Brussels on January 8-9, 2025.
BJP appoints election in-charges for 2026 Tamil Nadu, Assam elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Piyush Goyal and MP Baijayant Panda as election in-charges for the upcoming 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and Assam, respectively.
Modi speaks to Trump to review India-US ties amid tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revealed that he had a telephonic conversation with United States President Donald Trump to discuss the progress of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
EU delegation to meet Piyush Goyal today: Key sticking points
A European Union (EU) delegation will meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today to discuss the status of their proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
India, Canada to start talks for free trade agreement
India and Canada are gearing up to start negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
India negotiating trade deals with 50 countries: Piyush Goyal
India is actively pursuing trade agreements with 50 countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
'Full confidence in India's security': Israel after Netanyahu's visit postponed
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that a new date for his visit to India is being coordinated. This comes after reports suggested that his planned December trip was postponed.
India-Israel strengthen economic ties: FTA talks, investment collaboration underway
India and Israel are working to strengthen their economic ties through a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and increased investment cooperation.
Guidelines for ₹25,000cr Export Promotion Mission to be released soon
The Indian government is set to unveil guidelines for the ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
India's GDP to grow at 7% in FY26: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence that India's GDP will grow at a rate of 7% in the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).
India-US trade agreement: First phase of deal nearing finalization
The first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States is close to being finalized.
'We're pretty close': Trump signals breakthrough in US-India trade talks
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible trade breakthrough with India.
'Modi largely stopped buying Russian oil': Trump hints India visit
United States President Donald Trump has said that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are "going great."
Piyush Pandey created slogan 'Abki Baar Modi Sarkar': Union Minister
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has revealed that the 2014 election slogan Abki Baar Modi Sarkar was conceived by renowned ad man Piyush Pandey.
'Ties never been stronger': US, India ink 10-year defense pact
The United States and India have signed a 10-year defense framework.
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels for India-EU FTA talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27-28 to discuss the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).
Piyush Goyal meets German leaders to explore trade, investment opportunities
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, is on an official visit to Berlin from October 23.
Foreign investors to pump ₹50,000cr into India's banking, finance sectors
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has announced that foreign investors have expressed their intention to invest over ₹50,000 crore in India's finance and banking sectors.
Piyush Goyal will visit Europe for trade talks after Diwali
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is likely to visit Europe after Diwali, government sources told CNBC-TV18.
GST rate cuts benefiting consumers across all categories: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has confirmed that the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts are reaching consumers across all categories.
US-India trade deal talks progressing well, says Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that talks between India and the United States on a trade deal are progressing well.
India's trade deficit might have surged to $28B in September
India's merchandise trade deficit is projected to have widened to $28 billion in September 2025, from $26.5 billion in August, a report by Union Bank of India has said.
Modi speaks to 'friends' Trump, Netanyahu after Gaza peace deal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan.
India to become $30-35 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence in India's journey toward becoming a developed and prosperous nation by 2047.
This is Modi government's stance on cryptocurrency in India
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified the Indian government's position on cryptocurrency.
India, EU to begin fresh round of FTA negotiations tomorrow
Senior officials from India and the European Union (EU) will begin a fresh round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday.
India-EFTA trade pact takes effect: What it means for consumers
India's trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has come into effect today.
India's first trade deal with European bloc launches October 1
India's first-ever trade agreement with a European bloc, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), will come into effect on October 1.
'India needs fixing': Trump aide Howard Lutnick renews threat
Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary of the Trump administration, has issued a renewed threat to India.
Tariff-hit India asking Russia to 'explain Ukraine strategy': NATO chief
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has claimed that United States President Donald Trump's tariffs on India are having a big impact on Russia.