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India and South Korea discussed reviving CEPA upgrade talks to boost trade cooperation in green energy, digital trade, and industry. Piyush Goyal highlighted stronger economic ties during meetings linked to President Lee Jae Myung’s visit

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held virtual talks with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf leaders to review the West Asia situation. Both sides stressed supply chain resilience, stable trade flows, and stronger economic ties following the recent ceasefire in the region

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government will use all policy tools to support exporters affected by the West Asia crisis. An inter-ministerial group is monitoring issues as shipping disruptions, rising freight costs and container shortages affect exports

India and Israel have begun talks for a free trade agreement to boost investments and trade. The four-day negotiations follow the signing of terms of reference last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit adds importance to the discussions

Several farmer organisations, including SKM and AIKS, criticised the India-US trade framework as a threat to Indian agriculture, demanding Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s resignation and announcing nationwide protests and a February 12 general strike to oppose the agreement

India has safeguarded sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors in the US trade deal, while Washington reduces tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. Labour-intensive sectors like apparel, footwear, and jewellery are set to benefit, with a joint statement to be issued soon

India and New Zealand have concluded talks on a Free Trade Agreement providing duty-free access to key goods, a $20 billion investment commitment over 15 years, and a new visa pathway for Indian professionals, with trade expected to double in five years

A total of 6,385 recognised startups have been categorised as closed as of October 31, according to MCA data. Maharashtra accounts for the highest number. The government said no rise in startup closures has been observed, citing market and business factors

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged industry leaders at FICCI’s AGM to adopt bold targets, increase domestic investment in startups and R&D, involve next-generation leaders, and expand engagement beyond major cities to strengthen India’s long-term economic growth

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-New Zealand free trade agreement will boost trade, investments, and jobs. Both countries aim to collaborate in sectors like defence, education, tourism, and aerospace, reflecting closer ties and shared focus on inclusive, sustainable development

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to accelerate India–EU FTA talks and provide political direction for a comprehensive and balanced trade deal

State Bank of India has been named World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 and Best Bank in India 2025 by Global Finance, New York. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal lauded SBI’s role in driving financial inclusion and strengthening India’s growth story

India and Brazil agreed to deepen trade and investment ties across energy, agriculture, technology, and defence sectors. High-level discussions between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin set a USD20 billion trade target over five years

India and the US are progressing on the first phase of the Bilateral Trade Agreement. An Indian delegation is expected to visit Washington this week to discuss increased imports of oil, gas, and renewable technologies, strengthening trade and energy cooperation

The India-EFTA free trade pact, effective October 1, commits USD 100 billion investment over 15 years and promises one million jobs. It cuts duties on Swiss goods while boosting Indian services access in Europe through Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

India is negotiating free trade agreements with the US, EU, and several other countries, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. Talks with the US aim to double trade to $500 billion by 2030, while the India-EFTA pact takes effect on October 1

Piyush Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New York to advance trade talks, as discussions remain overshadowed by Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions and accompanied by recent birthday exchanges between Modi and Trump.

Former US Commerce official Christopher Padilla said Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions would impact India-US trade negotiations, adding agriculture and tariffs remain difficult issues as both countries push forward sensitive bilateral discussions.

India and Singapore are expanding cooperation in semiconductors, green infrastructure, digital integration, and maritime connectivity. The Third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable aims to strengthen economic and strategic ties, building resilient supply chains and sustainable growth while boosting India’s access to ASEAN and Indo-Pacific markets

India is actively negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with multiple countries including the US, EU, Oman, Chile, Peru, and New Zealand, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said during the BT India @100 event. With India now the world’s fourth-largest economy, Goyal affirmed that the nation is on track to become the third-largest.