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Goyal flags ‘predatory pricing’ in e-comm
The government has already asked Amazon and Flipkart to reply to a set of questions on their operations, following allegations by brick-and-mortar stores that the etailers have flouted FDI rules, especially during the recently-concluded festive sales.
Piyush Goyal to meet USTR Lighthize to discuss issues on Wednesday
On November 12, Goyal is scheduled to have a meeting with representatives of the medical devices manufacturing companies to discuss trade issues. He will also attend the 9th BRICS Trade Ministers Meet in Brasilia on November 11.
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Centre, Himachal Pradesh task force to push industrial growth, says Piyush Goyal
“I have taken permission from (Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister) Jai Ram (Thakur) ji for the high-level task force. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary will head the task force,” Piyush Goyal said.
RCEP: India’s decision is ‘absolutely final’ for now, says Piyush Goyal
He suggested that if the remaining 15 RCEP participating countries “make a sincere effort” to resolve India’s concerns and give it the confidence that they will help it “balance this trade inequality”, the country may re-initiate talks to join the mega trade deal.
Piyush Goyal takes U-turn, thanks PM Modi for not joining RCEP
Piyush Goyal's comments hold significance as he was leading the Indian delegation which was trying to seal the RCEP deal ahead of the summit.
RCEP agreement: India joined talks in UPA regime, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal reminded the Opposition party that the government would decide on an agreement on India’s terms and according to what is good for the people and industry.
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Four stations from Karnataka make it to top 50 list of Railway Ministry's cleanliness survey
The survey was done taking into account several parameters like solid and liquid waste management, cleaning activities, energy management, etc.
Piyush Goyal on free trade agreements: Don’t create fear psychosis
India does not intend to compromise national interest and wrap up such deals without ensuring safeguards for its own industries, according to him.
Indo-US trade: Piyush Goyal says contours of deal worked out
According to Goyal, the two countries would have been in a position to announce an agreement sooner, but the USTR’s negotiations with Japan and subsequent discussions with China had “probably” delayed the finalisation of the US’ trade package with India.
Delhi Confidential: Double Role
Deepak Adhikari recently wrote to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, seeking construction of a Road Over Bridge over a level crossing in his constituency on cost-sharing basis between the Railways and state.
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FM Piyush Goyal presents Union Budget 2019
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
"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.
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Today in pics: Idea Exchange with Piyush Goyal
PM Narendra Modi met Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg in New Delhi on Thursday.
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Piyush Goyal Approves Visakhapatnam-Jagdalpur Express' Extension To Chhattisgarh's Kirandul
Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal has approved to extend Visakhapatnam-Jagdalpur express upto Kirandul in Dantwada district, the Naxal-affected region of Chhattisgarh, to boost the transportation facilities. At present, this express covers a 319.47 kilometre distance between Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Jagdalpur of Chhattisgarh. It has an average speed of 41 kilometre per hour and travels […]
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Opinion | In Modi's Reshuffle, Bureaucrats Are In And Loyalty Pays
Giving A major fillip to the BJP’s third generation of leaders since the party was founded by A B Vajpayee and L K Advani in 1980, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday rolled out his third Cabinet reshuffle by naming Nirmala Sitharaman as Defence Minister, assigning the politically crucial Railways portfolio to Piyush Goyal and giving additional charge […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet reshuffle
The elevation of Sitharaman, Goyal and Pradhan brings them in the league of other leaders under 60 years of age, such as Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda and Smriti Irani, in the Union Cabinet and furthers the BJP’s plan of political promotion for its third generation of leaders. To know more about the story watch […]
Nepal PM discusses energy crisis with Piyush Goyal
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
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.
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India exploring Australian gas supplies for clean, affordable power: Piyush Goyal
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
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.
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