by TANVI_MUNJAL | Nov 4, 2024 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
India has reiterated its firm stance on protecting its domestic dairy industry, a key factor in the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised the importance of mutual...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Nov 1, 2024 | Business & Policy, News & Insights, Textile Industry
The Indian government has taken significant strides to enhance the quality standards of domestic products and restrict the influx of subpar imports. On Wednesday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the extension of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to 732 products,...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Oct 30, 2024 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged the European Union (EU) to adopt a more equitable approach to its trade policies, particularly concerning the controversial EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Goyal...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Dec 30, 2023 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, recently engaged in a bilateral meeting with New Zealand’s Minister for Trade, Todd McClay, to bolster the trade ties and explore avenues for mutual growth and collaboration. The discussions mainly focused...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Dec 22, 2023 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Qais Bin Mohammed Al Yousef, the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman, recently held discussions on enhancing bilateral trade and investment relations. The meeting, which took place...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Dec 7, 2023 | Fibres and Yarns, News & Insights
Piyush Goyal, Minister for Textiles, Commerce, and Industry, announced on Saturday that India is determined to become the largest cotton producer worldwide. Speaking at the annual global meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), Goyal emphasized...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Dec 7, 2023 | Fabrics & Processing, News & Insights
The Indian government announced plans to establish 10-11 testing laboratories nationwide to ensure the production of high-quality cotton and textiles for both domestic consumption and export markets. Union Minister Piyush Goyal revealed that discussions with the...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Nov 24, 2023 | Finance & Economy, News & Insights
On Wednesday, Piyush Goyal, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, expressed confidence that the proposed free trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are achievable. However, he emphasized the need for the EU and...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Nov 16, 2023 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
India’s Kasturi Cotton Bharat project, to establish Indian cotton as a global phenomenon, has taken a significant stride forward. The Union Textiles Minister, Piyush Goyal, recently launched the official website for the project, providing a platform for...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Nov 7, 2023 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
India’s robust economy, vibrant democracy, and demographic advantages have positioned the country as the global growth engine, attracting attention from around the world. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized this significance on Saturday,...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Nov 5, 2023 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
Agreeing that quality standards are essential for international trade, Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s commitment to ensuring that consumers no longer need to differentiate between local and export quality products. In the past, products were labelled as...
by TANVI_MUNJAL | Nov 5, 2023 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
Agreeing that quality standards are essential for promoting trade, India’s Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, Piyush Goyal, highlighted the country’s efforts to move away from the outdated practice of having two standards – one for local...