India
A delegation led by India's Commerce and Industries Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal, is set to visit the United States on September 22, 2025, to continue discussions on a mutually beneficial trade agreement. This follows positive talks held with U.S. Trade Representative officials during their visit to India
logistics
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched Integrated State and City Logistics Plans under the SMILE initiative, aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency and supply chain competitiveness in India. The initiative, supported by the Asian Development Bank, will begin in eight cities and is part of a broader
Make in India
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Make in India Commemorative Coin in New Delhi, marking ten years of the initiative aimed at transforming India into a global manufacturing hub. The initiative has significantly boosted foreign direct investment, improved the ease of doing business, and expanded India's startup ecosystem.
HSN Codes
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes, which includes 12,167 codes across 31 Ministries. This initiative aims to enhance policymaking, support trade negotiations, and strengthen India's role in global value chains, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@
LEADS 2025
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched LEADS 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to benchmark logistics performance across States and Union Territories. This initiative supports India's Make in India vision by improving logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain competitiveness. LEADS 2025 introduces performance
IPRS 3.0
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi, aimed at boosting the Make in India initiative. This new framework will benchmark industrial parks based on sustainability, infrastructure, and competitiveness, providing reliable data to stakeholders and fostering healthy competition among states. The initiative
Logistics Cost
On September 20, 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a comprehensive report on the Assessment of Logistics Cost in India, marking a decade of the 'Make in India' initiative. This report provides a scientifically derived estimate of logistics costs, which are now assessed at approximately 7.97% of
India-UAE relations
Shri Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, visited the UAE to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. He co-chaired the UAE-India Business Council Roundtable, discussing key projects and inviting businesses to explore opportunities in both countries and beyond. The visit highlighted India's economic growth
Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit the UAE on September 18-19, 2025, to co-chair the 13th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investments. The meeting will focus on reviewing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and exploring new investment opportunities in key sectors such as maritime
Swachhata Hi Seva
On September 17, 2025, the Ministry of Mines, led by Secretary Piyush Goyal, participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025. The event included a Swachhata Pledge at Khanij Kaksh, followed by a Human Chain march from India Gate to Shastri Bhawan, promoting community responsibility for cleanliness. The Ministry recognized
India-EU FTA
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India and the EU are committed to finalizing a balanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by year-end, which will enhance trade, investment, and innovation in the automotive component sector. The FTA aims to create new opportunities for collaboration and growth, while recent GST reforms are
Auto Retail Sector
At the inauguration of FADA's 7th Auto Retail Conclave, Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the automobile retail sector's role as a crucial link between consumers and manufacturers. He discussed the need for ethical marketing, after-sales support, and a framework to ensure companies maintain local presence. Goyal