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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of making false allegations in the Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters. He denied claims of firing, demanded an apology from the Congress leader and defended the government's handling of the education system

India will launch its first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route, marking a milestone in sustainable rail transport. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells with near-zero emissions, the project supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat, green mobility, and India's National Green Hydrogen Mission 

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on Wednesday, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to most UK markets while reducing tariffs on British goods. The pact is expected to boost trade, investment, jobs and opportunities across manufacturing, agriculture, services and MSMEs

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Spain, Belgium and Finland from July 13-17 with a high-level business delegation to strengthen India-Europe cooperation in trade, investment, technology and sustainability through business meetings, industry roundtables and engagements with leading European companies

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a high-level Indian business delegation to Spain, Belgium, and Finland from July 13–17. The five-day visit aims to deepen trade, investment, and technology ties while expanding business-to-business partnerships with European industries

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India's new free trade agreements are creating opportunities in manufacturing and innovation. Speaking at the launch of IIM Udaipur's online bilingual BBA programme, he urged students to develop practical skills and embrace technology-driven education

UK India Business Council CEO Kishore Jayaraman said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will boost bilateral trade, investment and business expansion across sectors. He said the pact and the Double Contribution Convention will improve mobility, productivity and long-term economic growth

The Centre will establish modern toy testing facilities across manufacturing clusters, promote skill development, advanced technologies and Centres of Excellence, while encouraging MSMEs to scale up operations and strengthen India's competitiveness in the $120 billion global toy market through improved quality and exports

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Japanese investments remain central to India-Japan ties, highlighting cooperation in automobiles, infrastructure and technology. He expressed confidence in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, encouraged greater trade and investments, and stressed opportunities for Indian healthcare professionals in Japan

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India-US bilateral trade talks have entered their final stage, securing preferential market access. Goyal also confirmed the India-UK FTA launches July 15, while the India-EU pact is tracking for a year-end rollout

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that UPI services have gone live in Greece, enabling instant, low-cost money transfers. During his Athens visit, he met Eurobank CEO Fokion Karavias and urged Greek businesses to invest in India.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched a practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK CETA in London to help companies maximise trade opportunities before the agreement takes effect on July 15, promoting market access, investment and stronger bilateral economic cooperation

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal received the Special Award for Exceptional Leadership at the UK-India Awards 2026 in London. Goyal emphasized that bilateral ties will hit their stride on July 15 when the historic India-UK free trade pact takes effect

India and the US reviewed progress on a proposed interim trade agreement during ministerial talks in New Delhi, focusing on market access and digital trade. However, both sides gave no clarity on resolving differences ahead of a key tariff deadline

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have concluded a series of critical meetings in New Delhi. Both nations are moving decisively toward an interim bilateral trade agreement to unlock fresh economic opportunities

India and the United States held high-level talks to recalibrate their proposed bilateral trade agreement amid changes in US tariff policy. Both sides are working towards an interim pact before July 24, aiming to restore momentum in trade negotiations

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer began discussions in New Delhi on the first phase of the India-US trade agreement. The talks come amid changes in the US tariff regime and efforts to finalise an interim trade framework

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu met Union Minister Piyush Goyal and sought support for several industrial initiatives in Telangana, including a logistics hub at Zaheerabad, an Aero-Defence Corridor, Mega Leather Parks, industrial parks under the Bhavya Scheme and export infrastructure projects

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are expected to sign a free trade agreement by December, with implementation likely by February-March 2027. The pact is expected to provide duty-free access for about 93 per cent of Indian exports

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Prince Albert II to discuss stronger India-Monaco cooperation in sustainability, innovation and the blue economy. During his visit to Nice, he promoted innovation partnerships, explored luxury-sector collaboration, and launched UPI services in France