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Union Minister Piyush Goyal fact-checks Reuters, says India and USA are committed to meaningful talks for a good trade deal

OpIndia Staff - 13 July, 2026

In a detailed statement posted on X, Goyal highlighted the ‘fantastic meetings’ with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during Greer's visit to Delhi in June.

News Reports

IIM Udaipur launches bilingual BBA program: Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls it a unique blend of technology and reach

OpIndia Staff - 6 July, 2026

Piyush Goyal launches IIM Udaipur's bilingual BBA program virtually.

Economy and Finance

India-US trade deal is close, but India won’t sign it without competitive tariff advantage over competitors as situation has changed: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

OpIndia Staff - 25 June, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stated that while the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement is very close to finalisation, India will not...

Economy and Finance

Melody hai chocolaty: After viral Modi-Meloni video, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal shares how India’s toffee exports have grown over the years

OpIndia Staff - 20 May, 2026

Following a viral video where Italian PM Giorgia Meloni thanked PM Modi for gifting her 'Melody' toffees, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s confectionery success, noting a 166% surge in toffee exports to ₹132 crore over the last 12 years.

Economy and Finance

India and New Zealand to sign historic Free Trade Agreement on Monday, Indian exporters to get 100% duty-free access

OpIndia Staff - 26 April, 2026

India and New Zealand are set to formalise a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) tomorrow, April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, marking a major...

India-US trade deal: Farmer groups announce nationwide protest on 12th February, demand resignation of Piyush Goyal over misleading claims peddled by usual suspects

OpIndia Staff - 9 February, 2026

SKM claimed that it "considers the role of the commerce minister as a traitor and demands his immediate resignation."

India-US announce joint framework for interim trade agreement, tariffs slashed to 18%, interests of Indian farmers protected by Modi govt

Shriti Sagar - 7 February, 2026

The interim framework is expected to act as the base for a much larger and more detailed trade deal in the coming months.

Economy and Finance

India, US to issue joint statement on first tranche of Trade Deal in 4–5 days: Piyush Goyal, assures agricultural and dairy interests protected

OpIndia Staff - 5 February, 2026

The reduction of Indian tariffs on US imports will follow after the signing of the legal and formal agreement, which is expected to take place in mid-March.

Economy and Finance