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Govt to import 25,000 tonnes onion, 30,000 tonnes potato before Diwali
Spurt in prices triggers move as norms for pulses are also eased
 "Govt to import 25,000 tonnes onion, 30,000 tonnes potato before Diwali")
Paddy procurement up 24% so far; protests over MSP only in Punjab: Goyal
He also accused the Punjab government of "standing with middlemen and not with farmers"
 "Paddy procurement up 24% so far; protests over MSP only in Punjab: Goyal")
Govt mulling shifting BIS to commerce ministry, says Piyush Goyal
The government is deliberating shifting of the BIS from the Department of Consumer Affairs to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
 "Govt mulling shifting BIS to commerce ministry, says Piyush Goyal")
Govt not considering extension of sugar export subsidies for 2020-21: Goyal
The government is currently not considering an extension of sugar export subsidies for the 2020-21 season that commenced this month in view of stable international sugar prices, Piyush Goyal said
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7,000 tonnes onion imported, 25,000 tonnes may arrive before Diwali: Goyal
In an effort to boost domestic supply and check price rise, Piyush Goyal said private traders have already imported 7,000 tonnes of onion and another 25,000 tonnes are expected to arrive before Diwali
 "7,000 tonnes onion imported, 25,000 tonnes may arrive before Diwali: Goyal")
US hints at possibility of reducing trade, investment barriers with India
Earlier this year, in July, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the US Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, had discussed the possibility of an FTA agreement between both the countries
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SCO members should leverage economic strength to boost trade: Goyal
The Covid-19 crisis is a clarion call to SCO member countries to leverage their economic strength to boost trade and investment in the region, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday
 "SCO members should leverage economic strength to boost trade: Goyal")
Goyal calls upon global community to ensure availability of Covid vaccines
Piyush Goyal has called upon the global community to ensure timely and equitable availability of vaccines and medicines for Covid-19, in sufficient quantities and affordable prices
Working with states to make licences for biz easier, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said the world has now realised that it needs trusted partners and a fair and transparent trading system, equal and equitable market access
 "Working with states to make licences for biz easier, says Piyush Goyal")
Railway minister Piyush Goyal allows women to travel in Mumbai local trains
On Tuesday morning, Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar asked the railway authorities to consider its request "at the earliest".
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Direct selling should be governed by commerce ministry: CAIT to Goyal
Traders' body CAIT said direct selling business, which is currently governed by the consumer affairs ministry, should be brought under the domain of the commerce and industry ministry
Goyal gets additional charge of Consumer Affairs Min after Paswan's death
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal was on Friday given additional charge of the Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution ministry, a portfolio held by the late LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan
Top headlines: BSE-listed firms' m-cap hits new high, RBI holds key rates
From BSE-listed firms' m-cap hitting record high to Goyal getting additional charge after Paswan's death, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: BSE-listed firms' m-cap hits new high, RBI holds key rates")
Look at India as next investment destination: Piyush Goyal to US businesses
The bilateral trade between the two countries grew from $126 billion in 2017 to $145 billion in 2019.
 "Look at India as next investment destination: Piyush Goyal to US businesses")
Cabinet nod to Kolkata East-West Metro Corridor will aid ease of living: PM
Estimated completion cost of the project is Rs 8,575 crore and the target date of completion is December, 2021
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Piyush Goyal holds discussions with top leadership of coal and power sector
Goyal held a meeting with top leaders of the coal and power sector to ensure consolidation of the coal business of Railways and to suggest ways to further improve the joint operational productivity
Goyal meets top brass of coal, power sectors to consolidate rlys' coal biz
Coal accounts for almost 50 per cent of the freight of the railways
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Goyal inaugurates Phoolbagan Station of Kolkata's East West Metro corridor
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday virtually inaugurated the Phoolbagan Station of Kolkata's East West Metro corridor, and flagged off the first train from there to Salt Lake Sector-V.
Quality and scale, not subsidies, to push exports to $1 trn: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said quality, technology and scale of production would help India take its annual exports to $1 trillion and not government subsidies
Indicators show that India will bounce back to high growth levels: Goyal
Indicators like positive growth in exports in September and increase in GST collections show India will bounce back to high growth levels, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday
 "Indicators show that India will bounce back to high growth levels: Goyal")
