Piyush Goyal
India is moving quickly to shield its exporters after Washington’s surprise tariff hike that doubled duties on Indian goods to as high as 50 percent this week. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday confirmed that the...
At Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised serious questions about the direction of India’s startup ecosystem, urging entrepreneurs to prioritize deep tech and innovation over convenience-driven services. Comparing India’s startup landscape with China’s, he...
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Piyush Goyal on Blinkit’s Ambulance Service: Legal Requirements Must Be Prioritized
On Friday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal shared his thoughts on Blinkit’s new ambulance service, emphasizing that the company must ensure its operations align with...
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reiterates stance on FDI rules for e-commerce platforms
Minister of Commerce, Government of India, Piyush Goyal has once again targeted online marketplaces, instructing e-commerce platforms to adhere to foreign direct investment (FDI)...
India’s gold imports soar to $10.1 Bn as duty cut fuels domestic demand
Union Minister of Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal stated that reducing the duty on gold from 15% to 6% has increased domestic demand for...
Rapid growth of quick commerce platforms threatening fair competition: AICPDF
As the debate over "predatory pricing policies" by ecommerce platforms continues, the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has called on Union Commerce...
Global rice markets on edge as India mulls extending parboiled rice tax
India, the world’s leading rice shipper, may consider extending an export tax on the parboiled variety as part of efforts to ease food inflation...
Indusfood 2024 kicks off: 1,200 exhibitors set the stage for global food innovation
The seventh edition of Indusfood 2024, a three-day mega food show in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, kicks off today with over 1,200 exhibitors and...
India’s rice trade takes hit from Red Sea unrest, Minister Piyush Goyal calls for assessment
Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Thursday that the export of rice has been affected by issues in the Red Sea. However,...
Govt slashes minimum export price of Basmati Rice by $250 per tonne
On Thursday, the Central government decided to lower the minimum export price for basmati rice from $1,200 per tonne to $950 per tonne due...
From basmati to chicken: Indian products in high demand as the UAE seeks to expand imports
The UAE food industry has reached out to the Indian government, expressing its interest in importing various products from New Delhi, including chicken, dairy...
Union Minister Piyush Goyal urges spice industry to explore new markets, aiming for $10 Billion exports by 2030
On Saturday, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of collaboration within the spice industry to venture into untapped markets,...
No threat to domestic producers: Govt reassures amid duty removal on US walnut and apple imports
The government said on Tuesday that the removal of additional duty on walnuts and apples imported from the US will not have any adverse...
Chana Dal goes affordable with the launch of government’s ‘Bharat Dal’ brand
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday launched the sale of 'Bharat Dal,' a brand of subsidised chana dal. This initiative offers consumers the opportunity...