Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) With the Modi government’s sound policies playing the role of an enabler for entrepreneurs and innovators to take advantage of the new digital wave, India will be at the forefront of the AI age, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. “I am also confident that Mumbai can become India’s tech … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The government is committed to making housing accessible and sustainable for all, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has said. At an event here, Goyal conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message, stating that the government remains committed to providing pucca houses to the homeless and those currently living in … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) India offers a huge opportunity for the shipbuilding industry and the Government is looking at ways to promote the sector, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said. “India has the advantage to allow cabotage of vessels and promote imports coming in Indian flagged vessels permitted within the WTO … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25 (IANS) Four-time Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor, who has been in the news – and his party’s radar – for the past week for praising PM Narendra Modi’s US visit and also Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s governance, on Tuesday ignited speculation after sharing a photo with Union Minister Piyush Goyal. … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday made a strong case for easing visa rules for businesses and skilled professionals to boost bilateral trade and investments between India and the UK. The remarks came in the backdrop of the decision to resume talks on the proposed India-UK Free Trade … Read more
Jaipur, Feb 18 (IANS) BJP has appointed Amit Goyal as district president of Jaipur city on Tuesday. With Amit Goyal’s selection, the party has now announced 40 out of 44 district presidents. The remaining four district presidents are expected to be elected soon. Around 14 candidates had filed nomination papers for the Jaipur district president … Read more
Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) JD(S) Karnataka unit on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal for stepping in and supporting “distressed” tobacco farmers of the state. In a statement, State JD(S) Youth Wing President Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India is well on track to become a $30-35 trillion economy in the next two decades propelled by the country’s focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth. The minister emphasised that India will emerge as the world’s third-largest economy … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has come out strongly against the demand of some states seeking allocation of central funds in proportion to the taxes that they contribute to the Central pool. Criticising this approach as “petty thinking and unfortunate,” the minister highlighted the Prime Minister’s view that if the country … Read more
