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Centre transfers Higher Education Secy Vineet Joshi amid NEET row; Naresh Pal Gangwar takes over

Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred amid ongoing exam irregularities scrutiny. Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Several other secretary-level appointments were also announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. This reshuffle occurs while the Education Ministry faces public and political…

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UK PM Andy Burnham promotes British Indian AI minister to Cabinet post

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed his new Cabinet team in London. British Indian minister Kanishka Narayan was promoted to the Cabinet as AI Minister. Lisa Nandy retained her department and gained new digital responsibilities. Shabana Mahmood continues as Home Secretary, and Jonathan Reynolds resumes trade. Several senior ministers allied…

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India-EU Investment Protection Pact, GI agreements work in progress: Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union are progressing on investment protection and GI agreements. These pacts will create significant business opportunities for both sides. India is now connected to the entire European market through recent trade agreements. Estonia offers opportunities in education, defense, and skill development sectors. India has implemented reforms…

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India-EU trade pact to be signed by end of this year: Piyush Goyal

By the close of 2026, India and the European Union will launch a transformative free trade agreement, taking effect in early 2027. This pact is designed to create vast business prospects, with 93% of Indian exports obtaining duty-free entry into the EU market. Luxury items such as cars and wines…

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India-EU TTC meet: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says work program on FDI screening concluded

India and the European Union concluded a work program on FDI screening. Both sides exchanged best practices to further accelerate investment flows between them. The Trade and Technology Council meeting helped move discussions towards tangible delivery and outcomes. They are committed to de-risking dependencies and strengthening economic ties.

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How to crack a 'great deal' with India? UK reveals details of dealing with 'phenomenal negotiators'

UK officials described securing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement as a tough negotiation. They praised India's phenomenal negotiating team and Minister Piyush Goyal's skills. Bilateral trade is expected to increase by over 25 billion pounds annually. This pact aims to reduce tariffs and improve market access for businesses. Both nations…

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"Cheaper, quicker and faster": British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury on India-UK CETA

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially entered into force. This landmark pact grants zero-duty market access for nearly ninety-nine percent of Indian exports. British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury hailed the agreement as a historic milestone. She emphasized the treaty will make doing business between the two…

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India-EU FTA key to boosting India-Belgium economic ties, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the India-EU Free Trade Agreement's potential for India-Belgium economic ties. He met with Belgian and EU officials to strengthen cooperation in various sectors. Discussions covered agriculture, clean energy, and sustainable industrial development with EU Commissioners. Bilateral economic cooperation was also expanded with Belgium's Deputy Prime…

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Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force today

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have officially entered into force, establishing a new framework for bilateral commerce.

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Piyush Goyal holds key meetings with EU, Belgian leaders to deepen trade, clean energy, agriculture cooperation

Union Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level meetings in Brussels with EU Commissioners and Belgian officials. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in agriculture, clean energy, and sustainable industrial development. The meetings aimed to deepen India's strategic economic partnership with the European Union. Goyal also explored opportunities for India's gems and jewellery…

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India, Spain explore stronger partnership across trade, manufacturing

India and Spain are exploring enhanced economic cooperation in trade and investment. Minister Piyush Goyal met his Spanish counterpart to discuss future growth opportunities. Both nations aim to significantly increase bilateral trade beyond current projections. They are committed to strengthening industrial partnerships and resilient supply chains. This collaboration seeks to…

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India, EU to soon finish legal scrubbing of trade pact text: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union expect to finish their trade pact legal scrubbing soon. This agreement will become operational a few months after the India-UK trade deal. Minister Piyush Goyal stated all EU member states fully support this partnership. He also highlighted significant potential to boost India-Spain bilateral trade. Both…

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India, US have framework trade deal ready; signing awaits right time: Official

India and the United States are progressing well on a trade agreement framework. This framework deal is ready and will be signed at the appropriate time. India seeks a comparative advantage on tariffs compared to competitor nations. Both sides are fully engaged in achieving a balanced and meaningful trade pact.…

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'False, baseless': Piyush Goyal pushes back on India-US trade deal claims

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed reports that India rejected a quick trade deal with the US as "completely false, baseless and misleading." He said both countries remain committed to a balanced bilateral agreement, while Trade Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said negotiations are progressing well and India sees no challenges in…

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Piyush Goyal to visit Spain, Belgium, Finland this week

Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Spain, Belgium, and Finland to boost trade. He will meet industry leaders in Spain to explore automotive and renewable energy opportunities. In Belgium, CEO-level meetings will focus on technology and sustainable manufacturing collaborations. The India-EU Business Roundtable will discuss foreign direct investment and resilient supply…

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India, EU working to finish legal scrubbing of FTA text in 15-20 days: Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union expect to finish legal scrubbing of their free trade agreement text soon. Both sides aim to sign the comprehensive trade pact by the end of this year. Implementation of this significant agreement is anticipated to occur next year. This pact will open twenty-seven developed countries…

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India-Peru FTA talks unlikely to conclude soon: Piyush Goyal

India's trade deal with Peru faces delays due to market access issues, while progress is reported on agreements with Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The India-EU FTA is expected by year-end. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured the toy industry that mandatory quality control orders will remain, urging a tenfold export increase…

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Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon, says Piyush Goyal

India's proposed free trade agreement with Peru faces delays due to market access concerns for certain products, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He indicated the Peru FTA is unlikely to conclude soon. In contrast, negotiations for an India-Canada FTA are progressing well, with a team heading to Canada for…

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India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into force

India and Israel's crucial Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed last September, officially came into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026. This pact aims to bolster economic ties by offering strong investor protection while allowing governments policy flexibility. Following this, negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement are also underway, promising enhanced…

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Goyal urges states to identify imported goods for domestic manufacturing

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called on states to identify importable products that can be manufactured competitively in India, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce foreign exchange outflow. He also urged for the establishment of export committees and regular reviews to support exporters.

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India aims for $1 trillion exports this fiscal year, says Piyush Goyal

India is targeting a monumental $1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, a significant leap from last year's $863 billion. Union Minister Piyush Goyal revealed the ambitious plan, which requires merchandise exports to surge by 17% to approximately $530 billion, while services exports are projected to grow by 11% to…

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Piyush Goyal meets MKS PAMP CEO, explores deeper engagement in global precious metals ecosystem

Calling the interaction "productive", Goyal said the discussions focused on "deepening India's engagement in the global precious metals ecosystem, with emphasis on strengthening supply chain integrity and driving innovation in advanced refining capabilities and precious metals services."

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Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: Industry

India's toy exports are poised for a surge following the finalisation of free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union, offering zero-duty access. Industry officials anticipate these pacts will unlock substantial growth, with the UK and EU markets currently representing 16% of India's USD 0.35 billion toy exports.

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Japan an important part of India's Act East Policy: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized Japan's crucial role in India's Act East Policy, highlighting joint efforts for a free and open Indo-Pacific alongside the US. India is actively addressing trade regulations with Japan to boost exports during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit, which focuses on enhancing trade, investment, and strategic…

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