June 9, 2026

Piyush Goyal

'First big step': India-Israel partnership gets lift as Piyush Goyal pushes FTA talks; leaders stress tech and innovation ties

‘First big step’: India-Israel partnership gets lift as Piyush Goyal pushes FTA talks; leaders stress tech and innovation ties

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Piyush Goyal with Isaac Herzog, President of Israel (Photo-ANI) India and Israel moved a step closer towards expanding strategic and economic cooperation as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday and highlighted the launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration across trade, investment,…

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India, Israel set to launch talks for free trade pact

India, Israel set to launch talks for free trade pact

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TEL AVIV/ NEW DELHI: India and Israel on Thursday inked terms of reference (ToR) to formally launch negotiations for a free trade agreement, commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal said.The ToR, which will be the basis for talks, includes market access for goods by eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers, investment facilitation, simplification of customs procedures,…

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‘So close so many times…’: Trump admin official on India-US trade deal; points to ‘complicated situation’ due to India’s Russia ties

‘So close so many times…’: Trump admin official on India-US trade deal; points to ‘complicated situation’ due to India’s Russia ties

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US President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on India’s exports to the US. (AI image) India and the US may soon agree on a trade deal, a senior Donald Trump administration official has said. However, Kevin Hassett who is the National Economic Council Director under the Trump administration has noted that the situation is…

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India-Canada FTA: Goyal says 'all possibilities are on the table' — Free trade agreement talks to resume soon?

India-Canada FTA: Goyal says ‘all possibilities are on the table’ — Free trade agreement talks to resume soon?

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Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has indicated that India is keeping every option open as it looks at the possibility of restarting free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Canada. His comments follow a fresh round of ministerial interactions aimed at lifting bilateral engagement. “All options open…” Piyush Goyal on ongoing India-Canada talks after two…

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