Amid ongoing talks with the United States over a trade deal, retired US Army Colonel and defence expert Douglas MacGregor stated on Saturday that India will not always agree with Washington, as no nation would "move beyond the limits of its own interests."
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India has signed eight Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in the past four years with developed countries, whose per capita GDP is significantly higher than India's, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking exclusively to ANI, responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "dead economy" remark, strongly criticised the Congress leadership, accusing it of running down the country's achievements.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over its approach to trade agreements, accusing it of endangering India's economic interests by pushing for free trade arrangements involving China.
Goyal also criticised Jairam Ramesh, saying that he is considered "anti-development" and had stalled the country's development journey as Environment Minister.
Speaking on the impact of the India-EU tariffs on the Indian automobile sector, the minister said, "The Indian auto industry is doing exceptionally well. We haven't opened up the market for cars that sell for up to 25-30 lakh rupees. We have protected the auto industry completely." "If we
Speaking to ANI on whether the carbon tax could offset the benefits of the India-EU FTA, Goyal emphasised that the agreement includes a "most favoured nation" clause, which ensures that if the EU grants any concessions on carbon tax to other countries, India will automatically benefit fro
Speaking exclusively to ANI on the FTA, Goyal emphasised that the agreement is a win-win deal that will drive economic growth and create new opportunities for Indian businesses and citizens. Goyal highlighted the potential benefits of the FTA for India's textile sector, which is expected
Referring to the Economic Survey 2025-26, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Goyal noted that the First Advance Estimates project real GDP growth at 7.4 per cent for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, reinforcing India's position as the fastest-growing major eco
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has strongly rejected the criticism levelled by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling the allegations a case of "sour grapes" and asserting that the agreement is a win-win deal for both
The finalisation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to transform India into a global manufacturing hub for the chemicals sector, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. The Minister highlighted that the strategic trade pact will unlo