Piyush Goyal Archives - National Times

25 Jul

Piyush Goyal Files Police Complaint Over AI-Generated Deepfake Video; Government Orders Swift Action

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint after an AI-generated deepfake video falsely attributed inflammatory remarks to him regarding the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings, while the Centre has directed immediate action to curb the circulation of the manipulated content across digital platforms. The fabricated video, which gained traction on social media, appeared to show the minister making provocative comments against CJP supporters. The clip quickly drew attention online before government fact-checking agencies confirmed that it had been digitally altered using artificial intelligence. According to…

28 Jun

National Responsibility for Excellence: Piyush Goyal Champions ‘Made in India’ Brand Integrity Ahead of Landmark UK Trade Pact

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London (Gurpreet Singh): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stated that the 'Made in India' label serves as a powerful symbol of the nation's global reputation and unwavering dedication to quality, emphasizing that manufacturing excellence is not merely a corporate benchmark but a core national responsibility. Highlighting the international footprint of the Tamil Nadu-based Florence Shoe Company during a high-profile business plenary session in London, Goyal cited its global trajectory as a prime example of how Indian entrepreneurs are elevating Brand India’s image on the world stage through world-class manufacturing. Addressing global investors and business leaders, the minister…

24 Jun

India and US Advance Bilateral Trade Agreement as Key Meetings Conclude in New Delhi

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and the United States have taken a significant step toward finalizing a balanced, mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) following high-level discussions in New Delhi. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a series of productive meetings with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his delegation on Wednesday morning. Ambassador Greer led an official US delegation to New Delhi from June 22 to June 24, 2026. The high-profile visit aimed to maintain momentum on bilateral trade discussions and finalize an interim deal, aligning with the joint statement issued on February 7,…

05 Jun

India-US Set to Conclude First Phase of Trade Deal by Mid-July, Says Piyush Goyal

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and the United States are on track to finalize the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement by the middle of next month, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday. The announcement signals substantial progress in high-level negotiations aimed at deepening economic integration between the two global partners. Minister Goyal shared details of intense diplomatic activity in New Delhi, noting that a comprehensive delegation of American trade officials engaged in deep discussions with their Indian counterparts from June 2 to 4. He confirmed that the two sides are rapidly moving toward closing all…

29 May

Chhattisgarh Business Community & CHCC Achieve Major Global Milestone During Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s Toronto Visit

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): A significant milestone has been achieved for the Chhattisgarh business community in Canada during the visit of India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, to Toronto along with one of India’s largest trade and commercial delegations. In a major step toward strengthening international business cooperation, the Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in Toronto with two leading Canadian business organizations — the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and the Canada Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC). The agreements are being widely seen as a landmark development aimed at expanding…

27 May

Canada Announces Trade Mission to India as Piyush Goyal Pushes Stronger Investment Ties in Toronto

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has announced a “Team Canada” trade mission to India scheduled for November, aimed at deepening economic cooperation in key sectors including artificial intelligence, clean energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, nuclear energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. India and Canada also reaffirmed their long-term ambition of expanding bilateral trade toward a $50 billion target, as India’s Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in high-level discussions with Canadian ministers, investors, and business leaders in Toronto, with a strong focus on accelerating negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Goyal began his three-day visit in the Canadian…

23 May

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Visit Canada to Accelerate Free Trade Negotiations and Investigate New Market Passages

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New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is scheduled to lead a high-level business delegation to Canada from May 25 to 27, 2026, aiming to fast-track ongoing free trade discussions and catalyse fresh sovereign investments. The ministerial tour marks a pivotal moment in bilateral diplomacy following the official revival of economic engagement between New Delhi and Ottawa earlier this year. Goyal's itinerary features targeted institutional dialogues in Ottawa on May 25, followed by an intensive two-day commercial outreach program in Toronto designed to bridge industrial alignments and reinforce supply chain resilience. The central anchor of…

02 Apr

India and Canada to resume high-level trade talks as relations thaw

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and Canada are set to reconvene their Joint Commission on Trade in late May or early June, marking a significant step toward finalizing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2024. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Thursday that India will send its "largest-ever business delegation" to Canada to accompany the commission. This strategic move follows a successful meeting between Goyal and his Canadian counterpart, Maninder Sidhu, on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon, where both nations agreed to fast-track trade negotiations. The upcoming summit…

02 Mar

India and Canada Sign Terms of Reference for Ambitious Trade Pact; Target $50 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030

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New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma)— In a move designed to reset and revolutionize economic ties, India and Canada officially launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday, March 2, 2026. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the landmark agreement were signed by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu at Hyderabad House. The exchange took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking a significant milestone in the first official visit by the Canadian leader to the Indian capital. During the high-profile ceremony, Prime…

13 Nov

India and Canada Reinforce Economic Partnership in 7th Ministerial Dialogue

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New Delhi, November 13, 2025 — Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister for Export Promotion and International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, co-chaired the 7th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting marked a phase of renewed engagement aimed at invigorating bilateral trade and investment ties and charting a forward-looking cooperation agenda. In their joint statement titled “Renewing Momentum towards a Stronger Partnership”, both countries reaffirmed the foundational role of trade in promoting mutual economic growth and resilience. They highlighted the strong, value-based foundation of India-Canada relations, rooted in shared democratic traditions,…