Piyush Goyal

Gujarat: Kevadia will grow into a Rs 1 lakh-cr economy, says Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal

January 18, 2020 5:08 am

Goyal was assessing the ongoing project of connecting Kevadia colony to the main railway line at Dabhoi.

A day after jibe at Amazon, Piyush Goyal says ‘all investments welcome’

January 18, 2020 7:41 am

Earlier Friday, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said in Mumbai that the company was “investing to create a million new jobs here in India over the next five years”.

Day after snub to Amazon, Piyush Goyal says 'all lawful investments' welcome

January 17, 2020 7:20 pm

"My statement on Amazon misconstrued, govt welcomes all investments within regulations. We welcome all types of investment. But, if the foundation of any investment violates law then there will be a legal process," Piyush Goyal said.

Piyush snubbing Bezos will help make India $5 trillion economy: Chidambaram quips

January 17, 2020 2:08 pm

"The snub will reverse the five successive month decline in Imports and the eight successive month decline in exports," Chidambaram said, adding "the Commerce Minister should snub more people to boost Imports and Exports."

Piyush Goyal snubs Amazon chief Jeff Bezos: No great favour if you invest $1 bn in India

January 17, 2020 7:46 am

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos had said Wednesday that the firm would invest $1 billion into India to “digitise” micro, small and medium enterprises.

Goyal: Will restrict import of any product in ‘others’ category

January 16, 2020 12:16 am

The HSN is a system that classifies thousands of goods into universally acceptable categories known as HSN codes.

ComMin looking at ways to revamp SEZ policy

January 11, 2020 2:46 am

Discussions were held to understand how to implement the remaining recommendations of an expert committee led by Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani that was formed in 2018 to review the policy.

Over five-star dinner, BJP’s CAA drive with Bollywood

January 06, 2020 1:40 am

Among the Bollywood personalities who came for the meeting were Anu Malik, Rahul Rawail, Ritesh Sidhwani, Prasoon Joshi, Kunal Kohli, Roop Kumar Rathod, Bhushan Kumar, Ramesh Taurani, Abhishek Kapoor and Ranvir Shorey.

Move to merge cadres: With postcards, petitions to PM, railway officers intensify stir

December 28, 2019 5:45 am

Thousands of postcards are being readied to be sent to Modi and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, signed by civil servants and others from Railways, demanding two unified services — one technical and one non-technical — instead of one for civil servants.

What PM Modi said on NRC is the last word: Piyush Goyal

December 28, 2019 9:30 am

Piyush Goyal, who was in Goa to speak on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Population Register (NPR), described the new citizenship law as a “new hope” for refugees from three bordering nations.

FM Piyush Goyal presents Union Budget 2019

February 01, 2019 12:59 pm

Interim FM Piyush Goyal said India is on a solid track towards growth and prosperity. The country’s farmers’ income will double by 2022, he added.

Train 18: The fastest train on route will reach Varanasi from Delhi in 8 hours

January 04, 2019 8:14 am

"The train is 45-per cent faster than the fastest train on this route. It will be flagged off by the prime minister ahead of the Kumbh Mela," PTI quoted sources as saying.

Today in pics: Idea Exchange with Piyush Goyal

September 04, 2014 12:20 pm

PM Narendra Modi met Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg in New Delhi on Thursday.

26/11 Stories of Strength: Piyush Goyal Speech

November 19, 2019 11:14 am

26/11 Stories of Strength: Piyush Goyal Speech

Piyush Goyal Approves Visakhapatnam-Jagdalpur Express' Extension To Chhattisgarh's Kirandul

November 14, 2017 5:14 pm

Opinion | In Modi's Reshuffle, Bureaucrats Are In And Loyalty Pays

September 04, 2017 1:23 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet reshuffle

September 04, 2017 1:00 pm

Nepal PM discusses energy crisis with Piyush Goyal

February 22, 2016 10:23 am

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday met the Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal at the Presidential Palace in Delhi to discuss the ongoing energy crisis in Nepal. Nepal has been importing 280 MW from India to meet its energy demand. Nepal declared energy emergency last week targeting an end to the ongoing power crisis within the next two years. Import from India will play a crucial part in meeting Nepal's power demand during the emergency period.

Australia assures to provide access to affordable energy: Minister

February 11, 2016 5:33 am

Canberra, Feb 11 (ANI): Minister for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal, said Australia assured of providing full support to their mission of providing access to affordable energy to every citizen. Goyal was speaking at a news conference after holding an Energy Security Dialogue with Australian Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia, Josh Frydenberg, in Canberra. Goyal is leading a delegation for the third India-Australia Energy Security Dialogue, which is being held from February 8-11. He also presented the idea of Australia providing gas to India on affordable rates. During the news conference, Frydenberg mentioned that though the Australian Government could not determine the prices of gas, a regulatory framework could be made that can facilitate lower prices.

India exploring Australian gas supplies for clean, affordable power: Piyush Goyal

February 08, 2016 4:49 pm

Brisbane, Feb 08 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Government of India is willing to consider long term fixed price contracts with Australia for the supply of gas which will enable power producer to enter into a power supply contract at an affordable price. Goyal is leading a delegation for the 3rd India-Australia Energy Security dialogue in Australia.While addressing a roundtable in Brisbane earlier today on the business opportunities for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and Coal Bed Methane, Goyal stated that additionally, opportunities to control the entire value chain right from gas production, liquefaction, shipping, re-gasification and power generation can be evaluated at the current historic low prices of many of these activities. He also stressed that since coal based power is available in India at less than 5 cents per unit, the LNG providers should consider supplying gas to India at a price that is comparable.

We aim to provide 24x7 electricity access: Piyush Goyal

January 14, 2016 10:03 am

Tokyo, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal, who is presently in Tokyo to attend the eighth India-Japan Energy Dialogue, said on Thursday that the primary objective of the government is to make Japanese power firms invest in ‘Make in India’ to further provide 24x7 electricity access to the people of the country. Goyal said that he discussed and understood the challenges the Indian grids will face, particularly with the infusion of large amount of renewable energy. Goyal further assured that this engagement with the Japanese power companies will be taken to the next level in India.