Piyush Goyal announced : “I shall be undergoing a procedure to remove a kidney stone. Will be back soon,”

india Friday, October 16, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal noted : “This will demonstrate to the world that we are a trusted partner or trusted supplier, someone that you can engage with and enjoy the benefits, the spirit of success, the spirit of fighting adversity,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:32:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "12 years ago, Kolkata East-West Metro Corridor Project worth Rs 4,000 crores was approved. But unfortunately, the state government was unable to provide help in land acquisition. The project was not completed. In 2015, PM Modi started the work of alignment again. For the new alignment, the Cabinet today gave the approval to complete the East-West Metro Corridor Project at the cost of Rs 8,575 crores," "The Cabinet today gave the approval to complete the East-West Metro Corridor Project at the cost of Rs 8,575 crores. This will give a boost to the mass transit system. The 16.6 km long project will be completed by December 2021,"

dnaindia Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : “The work in the unique cafe in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour is administered by ‘Divyang.’ The cafe is providing employment to all ‘Divyang’ is sure making them independent, thus following the path of Atma Nirbhar Bharat as indicated by the PM Narendra Modi ,”

financialexpress Wednesday, October 7, 2020 9:55:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The awards are unique in terms of breadth and span and recognise new ideas, innovations and new ways of working. These are not only the recognition and celebration of the new Eco-system but will also encourage the startup fraternity to aim for the sky,"

irishsun Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : "The COVID-19 should not be seen as a challenge but as an opportunity and those who are coping up with this challenge and fight with focused approach with ideas, innovations and good execution, will reap the dividends,"

irishsun Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I invite all startups to list their products and start offering goods and services to government organisations, PSUs, state government bodies, hospitals, schools, and colleges run by the government,”

financialexpress Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “What we should do to have a large pool of interpreters of Indian and international languages in the country. How we can quickly develop a large pool,”

financialexpress Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am told that by the end of next year the entire project in the 16.55-km route will be completed,”

thehindu Monday, October 5, 2020 12:10:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am told that by the end of next year the entire project in the 16.55-km route will be completed,”

Hindu Sunday, October 4, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "By 2023, the Indian Railways will be the world's largest 100 per cent electrified rail transport system,"

timesofindia Sunday, October 4, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal stated ( about Lake Stadium ) : "Now, time taken to travel from Phoolbagan to Salt Lake Sector-5 by Metro will only be 16 minutes, as against more than 1 hour taken by road. Movement from one part of Kolkata to another is now going to be faster & convenient with enhanced connectivity,"

dnaindia Sunday, October 4, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Because of his focused monitoring of this project and his personal intervention, the project got started again in 2015. He could realise that the people of Kolkata are facing a lot of difficulties due to the delays. He ensured adequate availability of funding. I am told the entire East-West project will be completed by December 2021,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, October 4, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "Farmers trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's intentions and policies. In fact, during the prime minister's tenure, the MSP has witnessed many benefits, including more items under it, better rates and the procurements have been doubled,"

economictimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Economic recovery will be rapid and it will be V Shape. India will bounce back strongly, though some sectors like tourism, hotels and restaurants, aviation, entertainment will take more time,"

business-standard Saturday, October 3, 2020 6:08:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We have to reform, perform and transform,"

business-standard Saturday, October 3, 2020 6:08:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "There is no need to segregate between products for exports and domestic sector. We require quality, good technology and scale, though some support may be needed at times,"

economictimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 2:01:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The opposition is directionless and has no issue, so they are trying to mislead farmers. However, they cannot succeed beyond a limited area,”

timesofindia Friday, October 2, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither have we abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,”

timesofindia Friday, October 2, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither we have abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,"

outlookindia Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:18:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The Opposition is directionless and is not left with any issue so they are trying to mislead farmers. However, they cannot mislead farmers beyond a limited area,"

economictimes Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither we have abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,"

economictimes Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The Opposition is directionless and is not left with any issue so they are trying to mislead farmers. However, they cannot mislead farmers beyond a limited area,"

news18 Thursday, October 1, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither we have abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,"

news18 Thursday, October 1, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The government is opening up the economy for greater private sector engagement. Railways is also opening up for greater private sector partnerships...Government also has been working in different ways to deregulate, remove entry barriers for new investments,"

economictimes Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:07:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "No claims for compensation have been filed in any RCT and, as such, no compensation has been paid,"

news18 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The existing regulations on which DFFT is sought to be premised, such as uninhibited cross border flow of data, are grossly inadequate to address our concerns on data access,”

financialexpress Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal informed : “The appointment schedule for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician against Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2018 issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) got affected due to COVID- 19 Pandemic and consequent lockdown. The same has been resumed post unlock in a phased manner,”

expressindia Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The existing regulations on which DFFT is sought to be premised, such as uninhibited cross border flow of data, are grossly inadequate to address our concerns on data access,"

timesofindia Tuesday, September 22, 2020 8:54:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Moreover, in view of the huge digital divide among countries, there is a need for policy space for developing countries who still have to finalize laws around digital trade and data,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 22, 2020 6:45:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “However, we must recognise that WTO is a member-led organization, and the G-20 must not seem to be intrusive and driving the agenda for the multilateral trading system. Rather, our priority should be to correct the asymmetry and imbalance in the existing trading system”

economictimes Tuesday, September 22, 2020 6:45:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Railway Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of GRP/District Police to provide better protection and security of passenger area & passengers and for related matters,"

business-standard Saturday, September 19, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Shramik Specials were booked by the state governments or their representatives on payment of fare. Revenue of Rs 433 crore was collected from them for running the Shramik Special trains till August 31. As many as 63.19 lakh shramiks/stranded passengers travelled in these trains,"

business-standard Saturday, September 19, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Based on the data provided by state police, 97 persons have been reported dead till September 9 while travelling on Shramik Special trains during the Covid-19 crisis"

business-standard Saturday, September 19, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Out of these 97 cases of death, State Police sent dead bodies for post mortem in 87 cases. 51 post mortem reports have been obtained from respective State Police so far, in which the reasons for deaths have been shown as cardiac arrest/heart disease/brain hemorrhage/pre-existing chronic disease/chronic lung disease/chronic liver disease etc”

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Policing on Railways being a state subject, prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law & order in Railway premises as well as on running trains are the statutory responsibility of the State Governments, which they discharge through Government Railway Police (GRP)/District Police. Railway Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of GRP/District Police to provide better protection and security of passenger area & passengers and for related matters. Based on the data provided by State Police, 97 persons have been reported dead till 09.09.2020 while travelling on board Shramik Special Trains during current Covid-19 situation/crisis. The State Police registers case under Section 174 of Cr.PC in cases of unnatural deaths and follows further legal process,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, these special coaches are to be used by the State governments only after they have exhausted their own medical facilities,”

thehindu Friday, September 18, 2020 8:33:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, these special coaches are to be used by the State governments only after they have exhausted their own medical facilities,”

Hindu Friday, September 18, 2020 7:46:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Foreign investments in defence sector shall be subject to scrutiny on grounds of National Security. In line with our collective vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, amendments will enhance self-reliance in defence production, while keeping national interests & security paramount,"

business-standard Friday, September 18, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “To expedite electrification of railway lines in the country, various steps have been taken, including award of large size engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, better project monitoring mechanism and decentralization of powers to field units,”

timesofindia Friday, September 18, 2020 12:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The government has consistently taken steps to balance our trade with China by increasing our exports to China and to reducing our dependence on imports from China,”

newindianexpress Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Appropriate use of trade remedies by way of safeguard, countervailing and anti-dumping duties have been used to protect our industry from unfair trade practices adopted by trading partners. Government has made certain changes in the FDI policy and public procurement policy to safeguard the national interest,”

newindianexpress Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Consequently, traffic revenue of railways to the end of August 2020, at Rs 41,844.31 crore has declined by 42.3% over the corresponding period last year,”

timesofindia Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:59:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal stated : "The prohibition on export of various medical items such as PPE Coveralls, 2/3 Ply masks, Face Shields, Sanitizers (except when exported in containers with dispenser pumps), Hydroxychloroquine API and its formulations, 13 other Pharmaceutical APIs and its formulations and Ventilators has been removed. While export of Diagnostic Kits, N-95/FFP2 masks is currently restricted, their export is allowed subject to a monthly quota,"

news-yahoo-in Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:53:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "This will eliminate the need for investors to visit multiple platforms/ offices to gather information and obtain clearances from different stakeholders and provide time-bound approvals and real time status update to investors,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:33:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "We are all confident that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India will get back to our 5 trillion economy target, and it is time we leverage on this,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about The UK ) : "We have had a very good dialogue in terms of considering how we can prepare before January to see if engagement with the UK can be taken to the next level. The UK certainly can benefit significantly from India's healthcare offerings. India offers a huge potential to give quality medical support at affordable prices and at a speed which they will not get in the UK,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We will rapidly recover, ensure businesses come back on track and we will back to the growth trajectory. We believe our manufacturing ecosystem will grow by $300 billion in the next 5 years. For boosting domestic consumption and exports, we are focusing on the 24 industry sub-sectors,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "This is the trusted partnership India offers to the world which has been recognised. All through the pandemic, our services exports were at 90 per cent of last year's level of the corresponding period. This has added to the credibility of India as a trusted partner world over. Under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, we have been able to earn the goodwill, friendship, trust of world leaders and countries,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "We are all confident that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India will get back to our 5 trillion economy target, and it is time we leverage on this,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about The UK ) : "We have had a very good dialogue in terms of considering how we can prepare before January to see if engagement with the UK can be taken to the next level. The UK certainly can benefit significantly from India's healthcare offerings. India offers a huge potential to give quality medical support at affordable prices and at a speed which they will not get in the UK,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We will rapidly recover, ensure businesses come back on track and we will back to the growth trajectory. We believe our manufacturing ecosystem will grow by $300 billion in the next 5 years. For boosting domestic consumption and exports, we are focusing on the 24 industry sub-sectors,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "This is the trusted partnership India offers to the world which has been recognised. All through the pandemic, our services exports were at 90 per cent of last year's level of the corresponding period. This has added to the credibility of India as a trusted partner world over. Under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, we have been able to earn the goodwill, friendship, trust of world leaders and countries,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I think a small 'give' can give us a large 'get' in favour of India and I do hope that we are able to take this dialogue forward in a staged manner but in an expeditious manner,"

business-standard Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:24:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I'm sure the announcements will go a long way in further promoting both by central government and states and UTs. It boosts the spirit of competitive federalism and encourages more collaboration among states, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the ecosystem,"

business-standard Friday, September 11, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We believe that India has competitive strengths and we can truly get the benefit of a fair and equitable expansion of trade if we do FTAs with proper stakeholder consultations and considering India's capabilities to be able to meet the requirements, particularly of quality, of these countries and making sure that these FTAs are not done at the cost of Indian industry and businesses,"

business-standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 9, 2020 8:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "When we introduced mechanised cleaning of trains, we brought down consumption of water by 90 per cent. Since it is in a mechanised manner, out of the 10 per cent water we use, we are able to recycle 6 per cent. Effectively, our water consumption came down to barely 3-4 per cent,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 9, 2020 8:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,"

dnaindia Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "When we introduced mechanised cleaning of trains, we brought down consumption of water by 90%. Since it is in a mechanised manner, out of the 10% water we use, we are able to recycle 6%. Effectively, our water consumption came down to barely 3-4%,"

dnaindia Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 9, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "When we introduced mechanised cleaning of trains, we brought down consumption of water by 90 per cent. Since it is in a mechanised manner, out of the 10 per cent water we use, we are able to recycle 6 per cent. Effectively, our water consumption came down to barely 3-4 per cent,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 9, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 8, 2020 5:14:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Railways are well on the path to achieving our investment target which continuously from the last six years has been growing year on year,"

mid-day Tuesday, September 8, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : "If nothing ever changed, there would be no such things as butterflies,"

mid-day Tuesday, September 8, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The auto industry should reduce dependence on imports, specifically in areas such as steel, tyres, and electronic parts,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 7, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India needs to focus immediately on setting up fabrication facilities because that is the root of the entire electronics chain. The government is willing to extend support to set these up,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 7, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We are also considering a credit guarantee model to help exporters. Under the model they may get insurance of up to 90% of their export value. The scheme should be finalized soon,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 7, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We will soon be unveiling a programme wherein every district is a country focusing all its energies to expand the outreach of their special product not only to the length and breadth of India but to the entire world,”

financialexpress Sunday, September 6, 2020 11:17:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “All these 24 sectors, we are confident we can add at least Rs 20 lakh crore worth of manufacturing output in India in the next five years. This will provide crores of job opportunities, expand economic activity in the country and will lead the way to India’s rightful place in the world,”

financialexpress Sunday, September 6, 2020 11:17:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We are looking at a digital platform where all central, state and local approvals get captured on a single website through a single payment gateway, thereby further improving the ease of doing business”

financialexpress Sunday, September 6, 2020 3:27:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India’s steadfast commitment to reforms is evident from the steady climb from 142nd rank in 2014 to 63rd rank in 2019 in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 5, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 5, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Talks in these regards have already started with Indonesia and Australia,”

business-standard Saturday, September 5, 2020 1:56:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,"

business-standard Friday, September 4, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,"

timesofindia Friday, September 4, 2020 9:47:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Talks in this regard have already been launched with Indonesia and Australia,”

business-standard Friday, September 4, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,”

financialexpress Friday, September 4, 2020 7:43:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,”

news18 Friday, September 4, 2020 6:22:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am not stopping anyone from bringing in technology and R&D but India also has huge potent adequate capital,”

financialexpress Friday, September 4, 2020 9:50:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Come up with a wholistic paper, and we will push it and see what we can do this around in the Budget to sort out these issues about making it an easier regime, particularly the difference between listed and unlisted…,”

Hindu Thursday, September 3, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal urged : “all (to) work together to truly make India the innovation hub. We have a huge startup ecosystem. India just had a rank improvement from 52 to 48 in the Global Innovation Index”

financialexpress Thursday, September 3, 2020 1:12:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We could provide the core pathway for linking value chains in the region by creating a network of reliable long-term supplies and appropriate capacities,"

siliconindia Wednesday, September 2, 2020 8:04:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "For this, we may need to identify the manufacturing and services sectors which contribute most to the domestic value addition in the region," "We support the need for specific activities listed for enhancing the resilience of the supply chains which include those related to promotion and facilitating trade and investment as well as diversification of production base"

siliconindia Wednesday, September 2, 2020 8:04:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Indian Railways has decided to run 20 pairs of MEMU / DEMU special trains from September 2 to 15 for the convenience of candidates joining JEE Mains, NEET and NDA in Bihar,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 6:19:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The whole package is near ready and can be finalised at any time when the local political situation in the US permits them to. India believes that it has to be a win-win situation for both India and US,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:57:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Robert Lighthizer ) : “I spoke with Ambassador Lighthizer. We agree that we can look at doing it before elections also or soon after. I am open to signing up tomorrow,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:57:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We should be able to get the quick trade deal out of the way after a few more calls. India and the US must sit down to negotiate a robust FTA but before that we can even look at an early harvest trade agreement for 50-100 products,”

financialexpress Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:56:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Robert Lighthizer ) : “I just had a conversation with ambassador Lighthizer. We both agreed that we can look at doing it before the election also, but, otherwise, soon after the election. The entire package is near ready and can be finalised at any time that the local political situation in the US permits them to,”

expressindia Wednesday, September 2, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Personally, I believe that this will be a foundational trade deal which will only help us deepen our engagement going forward...We on India's part believe that it has to be a win-win for both the countries,"

timesofindia Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Robert Lighthizer ) : “I just had a conversation with Lightizer that the entire trade package is ready and we can do it before elections…I’m open to signing it tomorrow. I have left it to Bob (US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer),”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Donald Trump ) : “We are continuously in dialogue…Ideally, we could have announced the deal during President (Donald Trump’s) visit in February but then a few commas were being sorted out and then Covid-19 happened. That is when we lost valuable time,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The US is the leader in creating non-tariff barriers through standards and Europe has impossible standards which create impediments to free flow of goods and services,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India will have its own quality standards…Soon all procurement will be based on Indian standards like you (the US) have. It has to be two-way traffic. If other countries have their standards then we will have ours,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I think it should be a two-way traffic"

news18 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I will assure you that in the next six months, we will make it simple,"

news18 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Personally, I believe that this will be a foundational trade deal which will only help us deepen our engagement going forward…We on India’s part believe that it has to be a win-win for both the countries,”

financialexpress Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am open to signing up tomorrow, what we have agreed upon, and I have left it to Bob to take a final call,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We have actually sorted out most of the issues around this initial trade agreement,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We, on India’s part, believe that it has to be win-win for both countries,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I spoke with Ambassador Lighthizer (US Trade Rep). We agree that we can look at doing it before elections also or soon after. I’m open to signing up tomorrow,”

india Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Personally, I believe that this will be a foundational trade deal which will only help us deepen our engagement going forward…We on India's part believe that it has to be a win-win for both the countries,"

news18 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Supporting students appearing for NEET & JEE exams, Railways has permitted them, and their guardians to travel by special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days. General passengers are requested not to commute,”

india Tuesday, September 1, 2020 4:23:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Supporting students appearing for NEET and JEE exams, Railways has permitted them, and their guardians to travel by special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days. General passengers are requested not to commute,”

india Monday, August 31, 2020 9:45:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We are willing to partner with all countries to ensure fair, transparent and balanced trading systems, and to enhance connectivity, for national, regional and global economic growth,”

timesofindia Sunday, August 30, 2020 3:00:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “My own belief is the Kolhapuri chappal alone — one product — has the potential to do a billion dollars of exports,”

expressindia Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “One of these ideas, in relation to Kolhapuri chappals, could be if we contact all five star hotels around the world and ask them to keep 2-3 sizes of Kolhapuri chappals in the hotel room almirahs the way they keep bathrobes,”

expressindia Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “We will have to work together and we can create a resounding sound which will be heard by the whole world. But if each one of us only remains committed to themselves and does not look to further this relationship , our trade which is already seeing signs of falling from USD 81 billion to USD 77 billion...can at times move into the downward spiral,”

Hindu Friday, August 28, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : "We will have to work together and we can create a resounding sound which will be heard by the whole world. But if each one of us only remains committed to themselves and does not look to further this relationship , our trade which is already seeing signs of falling from USD 81 billion to USD 77 billion…can at times move into the downward spiral,"

news18 Thursday, August 27, 2020 9:49:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “We will have to work together and we can create a resounding sound which will be heard by the whole world. But if each one of us only remains committed to themselves and does not look to further this relationship , our trade which is already seeing signs of falling from USD 81 billion to USD 77 billion…can at times move into the downward spiral,”

financialexpress Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:21:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “District and cluster level export strategy will benefit artisans and small and micro scale producers thereby integrating them directly with global supply chains,”

economictimes Thursday, August 27, 2020 3:57:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We will have 100 percent electrified train network by December 2023, the first railway of this scale in the world which will be diesel-free, 100 percent electric,"

dnaindia Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:03:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Eye in the Sky: Improving Surveillance System, Railways has recently procured Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. With real-time tracking, video streaming & automatic failsafe mode, the drones will enhance monitoring of the railway assets and ensure additional safety for passengers,"

business-standard Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Eye in the Sky: Improving Surveillance System, Railways has recently procured Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. With real-time tracking, video streaming & automatic failsafe mode, the drones will enhance monitoring of the railway assets and ensure additional safety for passengers,"

timesofindia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:55:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Held meetings with representatives from various industry associations and chambers of commerce along with government officials. Discussed ways to reduce imports in the automobile industry and increase localisation of auto components to promote Make in India,"

business-standard Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:24:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I think they should, in a phased manner, look at sourcing from India, developing their products in India and then encashing a large business opportunity that 1.3 billion Indians are offering. We invite businesses, we are encouraging investments, we want to allow free flow of goods but it has to be reciprocal. It can’t be one sided,”

financialexpress Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal asked : “How can it be that one country does not allow tyres to be exported to them but wants free imports of tyres from that country into India? There has to be equal, fair and reciprocal arrangement. If other countries are desirous of 1.3 billion- Indian market opportunity, they will also have to give our country’s businesses equal opportunity to engage in their countries. They can’t put overarching technical barriers or overarching regulations on our products and then complain if we put any standards in our country”

financialexpress Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Exports have shown a good turnaround. We are in July at about 91% export level of the previous year, July 2019, figures,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:46:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Exports have shown a good turnaround. We are in July at about 91% export level of the previous year, July 2019, figures,"

ibtimes-in Monday, August 10, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Exports have shown a good turnaround. We are in July at about 91% export level of the previous year, July 2019, figures,"

news-yahoo Monday, August 10, 2020 2:07:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am happy to share that GeM and Indian Railways are burning the midnight oil, working day and night to ensure this entire ₹70,000 crore procurement on the GeM platform,”

Hindu Sunday, August 9, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The amount of elaborate tendering, advertisements, bids, bids opening, reverse auction, all of that become so seamless that our digital system of the railways will flag the requirement on the GeM portal, and it will be available for the whole world to see and more and more people will be enticed to register on GeM as suppliers,”

Hindu Sunday, August 9, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The government’s procurement is around $100-150 billion and it would be more, if we combine PSUs, local bodies and Panchayats,”

economictimes Sunday, August 9, 2020 2:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The success of this Kisan Vishesh will be when we will be able to transport the goods from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and that will happen soon,”

timesofindia Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:57:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "During the coronavirus pandemic, Railways has ensured proper supply of essential items across the country and I congratulate all the Railway employees,"

news18 Friday, August 7, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “As the world has recovered from the grip of the Covid-19, the Government of India has been preparing strategies and Action Plan not only for business continuity and is set to a revival but also setting out red carpet for global investors to continue to choose India as the preferred destination for investments,”

business-standard Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “The whole world is looking at a balanced and equitable trade. We would like to work with Japan to balance the Indo-Japan trade. Let us work together in this spirit of partnership,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:29:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The red carpet (for investors) can’t be rolled out by Invest India alone. A focussed group will meet 50 companies from Japan in four separate sessions, 25 of which are already operating in the country and 25 potential investors,”

economictimes Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:55:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I think it is important that Japan and India expand trade and business relationships…Japan is one of most important and trusted trading partners and the fourth largest contributor of FDI to India and the current partnership will certainly expand through the proposed India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership (IJICP),”

financialexpress Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:34:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "It is a day of happiness and sadness. It is a happy occasion because the employees have served long period in different areas, capacities, responsibilities. Your contribution to make the Railways better shall be remembered. The Railways have shown improvement in their style of working," "If we spare some time and utilise our experiences for the service of the nation, our country`s future can become bright. We may encourage the next generation in a better way and leave a better country for them,"

dnaindia Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:32:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal écrit : «J'appelle tous les Etats à autoriser l'évacuation et le retour de leurs migrants coincés, de sorte que nous puissions tous les ramener chez eux dans les trois à quatre prochains jours»

la-croix Monday, May 11, 2020 4:07:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal écrit : "J'appelle tous les Etats à autoriser l'évacuation et le retour de leurs migrants coincés, de sorte que nous puissions tous les ramener chez eux dans les trois à quatre prochains jours"

tv5 Monday, May 11, 2020 2:03:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal disse : "Não acredite no cálculo que você vê na televisão"

uol Thursday, September 12, 2019 3:15:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal dijo : "Las ventas en línea conllevarán a la creación de trabajos en logística, pagos digitales, servicio al cliente, capacitación y habilidad con productos"

wsoctv Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:35:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal dijo : "Los cambios en las políticas de inversión extranjera directa harán que India sea un destino más atractivo para la IED, lo cual conllevará al aumento de inversiones, más trabajos y crecimiento económico"

wsoctv Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:35:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal announced : “I shall be undergoing a procedure to remove a kidney stone. Will be back soon,”

india Friday, October 16, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal noted : “This will demonstrate to the world that we are a trusted partner or trusted supplier, someone that you can engage with and enjoy the benefits, the spirit of success, the spirit of fighting adversity,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:32:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "12 years ago, Kolkata East-West Metro Corridor Project worth Rs 4,000 crores was approved. But unfortunately, the state government was unable to provide help in land acquisition. The project was not completed. In 2015, PM Modi started the work of alignment again. For the new alignment, the Cabinet today gave the approval to complete the East-West Metro Corridor Project at the cost of Rs 8,575 crores," "The Cabinet today gave the approval to complete the East-West Metro Corridor Project at the cost of Rs 8,575 crores. This will give a boost to the mass transit system. The 16.6 km long project will be completed by December 2021,"

dnaindia Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : “The work in the unique cafe in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour is administered by ‘Divyang.’ The cafe is providing employment to all ‘Divyang’ is sure making them independent, thus following the path of Atma Nirbhar Bharat as indicated by the PM Narendra Modi ,”

financialexpress Wednesday, October 7, 2020 9:55:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The awards are unique in terms of breadth and span and recognise new ideas, innovations and new ways of working. These are not only the recognition and celebration of the new Eco-system but will also encourage the startup fraternity to aim for the sky,"

irishsun Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : "The COVID-19 should not be seen as a challenge but as an opportunity and those who are coping up with this challenge and fight with focused approach with ideas, innovations and good execution, will reap the dividends,"

irishsun Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I invite all startups to list their products and start offering goods and services to government organisations, PSUs, state government bodies, hospitals, schools, and colleges run by the government,”

financialexpress Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “What we should do to have a large pool of interpreters of Indian and international languages in the country. How we can quickly develop a large pool,”

financialexpress Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am told that by the end of next year the entire project in the 16.55-km route will be completed,”

thehindu Monday, October 5, 2020 12:10:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am told that by the end of next year the entire project in the 16.55-km route will be completed,”

Hindu Sunday, October 4, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "By 2023, the Indian Railways will be the world's largest 100 per cent electrified rail transport system,"

timesofindia Sunday, October 4, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal stated ( about Lake Stadium ) : "Now, time taken to travel from Phoolbagan to Salt Lake Sector-5 by Metro will only be 16 minutes, as against more than 1 hour taken by road. Movement from one part of Kolkata to another is now going to be faster & convenient with enhanced connectivity,"

dnaindia Sunday, October 4, 2020 7:50:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Because of his focused monitoring of this project and his personal intervention, the project got started again in 2015. He could realise that the people of Kolkata are facing a lot of difficulties due to the delays. He ensured adequate availability of funding. I am told the entire East-West project will be completed by December 2021,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, October 4, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "Farmers trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's intentions and policies. In fact, during the prime minister's tenure, the MSP has witnessed many benefits, including more items under it, better rates and the procurements have been doubled,"

economictimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Economic recovery will be rapid and it will be V Shape. India will bounce back strongly, though some sectors like tourism, hotels and restaurants, aviation, entertainment will take more time,"

business-standard Saturday, October 3, 2020 6:08:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We have to reform, perform and transform,"

business-standard Saturday, October 3, 2020 6:08:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "There is no need to segregate between products for exports and domestic sector. We require quality, good technology and scale, though some support may be needed at times,"

economictimes Saturday, October 3, 2020 2:01:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The opposition is directionless and has no issue, so they are trying to mislead farmers. However, they cannot succeed beyond a limited area,”

timesofindia Friday, October 2, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither have we abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,”

timesofindia Friday, October 2, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither we have abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,"

outlookindia Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:18:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The Opposition is directionless and is not left with any issue so they are trying to mislead farmers. However, they cannot mislead farmers beyond a limited area,"

economictimes Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither we have abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,"

economictimes Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:10:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The Opposition is directionless and is not left with any issue so they are trying to mislead farmers. However, they cannot mislead farmers beyond a limited area,"

news18 Thursday, October 1, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Now, the farmer is free to sell his products to anyone and anywhere. Neither we have abolished the mandis nor the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee. While maintaining the system, the farmer can sell the product anywhere he wishes,"

news18 Thursday, October 1, 2020 4:01:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The government is opening up the economy for greater private sector engagement. Railways is also opening up for greater private sector partnerships...Government also has been working in different ways to deregulate, remove entry barriers for new investments,"

economictimes Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:07:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "No claims for compensation have been filed in any RCT and, as such, no compensation has been paid,"

news18 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The existing regulations on which DFFT is sought to be premised, such as uninhibited cross border flow of data, are grossly inadequate to address our concerns on data access,”

financialexpress Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal informed : “The appointment schedule for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician against Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2018 issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) got affected due to COVID- 19 Pandemic and consequent lockdown. The same has been resumed post unlock in a phased manner,”

expressindia Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "The existing regulations on which DFFT is sought to be premised, such as uninhibited cross border flow of data, are grossly inadequate to address our concerns on data access,"

timesofindia Tuesday, September 22, 2020 8:54:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Moreover, in view of the huge digital divide among countries, there is a need for policy space for developing countries who still have to finalize laws around digital trade and data,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 22, 2020 6:45:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “However, we must recognise that WTO is a member-led organization, and the G-20 must not seem to be intrusive and driving the agenda for the multilateral trading system. Rather, our priority should be to correct the asymmetry and imbalance in the existing trading system”

economictimes Tuesday, September 22, 2020 6:45:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Railway Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of GRP/District Police to provide better protection and security of passenger area & passengers and for related matters,"

business-standard Saturday, September 19, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Shramik Specials were booked by the state governments or their representatives on payment of fare. Revenue of Rs 433 crore was collected from them for running the Shramik Special trains till August 31. As many as 63.19 lakh shramiks/stranded passengers travelled in these trains,"

business-standard Saturday, September 19, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Based on the data provided by state police, 97 persons have been reported dead till September 9 while travelling on Shramik Special trains during the Covid-19 crisis"

business-standard Saturday, September 19, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Out of these 97 cases of death, State Police sent dead bodies for post mortem in 87 cases. 51 post mortem reports have been obtained from respective State Police so far, in which the reasons for deaths have been shown as cardiac arrest/heart disease/brain hemorrhage/pre-existing chronic disease/chronic lung disease/chronic liver disease etc”

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Policing on Railways being a state subject, prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law & order in Railway premises as well as on running trains are the statutory responsibility of the State Governments, which they discharge through Government Railway Police (GRP)/District Police. Railway Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of GRP/District Police to provide better protection and security of passenger area & passengers and for related matters. Based on the data provided by State Police, 97 persons have been reported dead till 09.09.2020 while travelling on board Shramik Special Trains during current Covid-19 situation/crisis. The State Police registers case under Section 174 of Cr.PC in cases of unnatural deaths and follows further legal process,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, these special coaches are to be used by the State governments only after they have exhausted their own medical facilities,”

thehindu Friday, September 18, 2020 8:33:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, these special coaches are to be used by the State governments only after they have exhausted their own medical facilities,”

Hindu Friday, September 18, 2020 7:46:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Foreign investments in defence sector shall be subject to scrutiny on grounds of National Security. In line with our collective vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, amendments will enhance self-reliance in defence production, while keeping national interests & security paramount,"

business-standard Friday, September 18, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “To expedite electrification of railway lines in the country, various steps have been taken, including award of large size engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, better project monitoring mechanism and decentralization of powers to field units,”

timesofindia Friday, September 18, 2020 12:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The government has consistently taken steps to balance our trade with China by increasing our exports to China and to reducing our dependence on imports from China,”

newindianexpress Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Appropriate use of trade remedies by way of safeguard, countervailing and anti-dumping duties have been used to protect our industry from unfair trade practices adopted by trading partners. Government has made certain changes in the FDI policy and public procurement policy to safeguard the national interest,”

newindianexpress Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Consequently, traffic revenue of railways to the end of August 2020, at Rs 41,844.31 crore has declined by 42.3% over the corresponding period last year,”

timesofindia Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:59:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal stated : "The prohibition on export of various medical items such as PPE Coveralls, 2/3 Ply masks, Face Shields, Sanitizers (except when exported in containers with dispenser pumps), Hydroxychloroquine API and its formulations, 13 other Pharmaceutical APIs and its formulations and Ventilators has been removed. While export of Diagnostic Kits, N-95/FFP2 masks is currently restricted, their export is allowed subject to a monthly quota,"

news-yahoo-in Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:53:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "This will eliminate the need for investors to visit multiple platforms/ offices to gather information and obtain clearances from different stakeholders and provide time-bound approvals and real time status update to investors,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:33:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "We are all confident that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India will get back to our 5 trillion economy target, and it is time we leverage on this,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about The UK ) : "We have had a very good dialogue in terms of considering how we can prepare before January to see if engagement with the UK can be taken to the next level. The UK certainly can benefit significantly from India's healthcare offerings. India offers a huge potential to give quality medical support at affordable prices and at a speed which they will not get in the UK,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We will rapidly recover, ensure businesses come back on track and we will back to the growth trajectory. We believe our manufacturing ecosystem will grow by $300 billion in the next 5 years. For boosting domestic consumption and exports, we are focusing on the 24 industry sub-sectors,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "This is the trusted partnership India offers to the world which has been recognised. All through the pandemic, our services exports were at 90 per cent of last year's level of the corresponding period. This has added to the credibility of India as a trusted partner world over. Under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, we have been able to earn the goodwill, friendship, trust of world leaders and countries,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:39:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "We are all confident that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India will get back to our 5 trillion economy target, and it is time we leverage on this,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about The UK ) : "We have had a very good dialogue in terms of considering how we can prepare before January to see if engagement with the UK can be taken to the next level. The UK certainly can benefit significantly from India's healthcare offerings. India offers a huge potential to give quality medical support at affordable prices and at a speed which they will not get in the UK,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We will rapidly recover, ensure businesses come back on track and we will back to the growth trajectory. We believe our manufacturing ecosystem will grow by $300 billion in the next 5 years. For boosting domestic consumption and exports, we are focusing on the 24 industry sub-sectors,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "This is the trusted partnership India offers to the world which has been recognised. All through the pandemic, our services exports were at 90 per cent of last year's level of the corresponding period. This has added to the credibility of India as a trusted partner world over. Under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, we have been able to earn the goodwill, friendship, trust of world leaders and countries,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I think a small 'give' can give us a large 'get' in favour of India and I do hope that we are able to take this dialogue forward in a staged manner but in an expeditious manner,"

business-standard Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:24:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I'm sure the announcements will go a long way in further promoting both by central government and states and UTs. It boosts the spirit of competitive federalism and encourages more collaboration among states, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the ecosystem,"

business-standard Friday, September 11, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We believe that India has competitive strengths and we can truly get the benefit of a fair and equitable expansion of trade if we do FTAs with proper stakeholder consultations and considering India's capabilities to be able to meet the requirements, particularly of quality, of these countries and making sure that these FTAs are not done at the cost of Indian industry and businesses,"

business-standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 9, 2020 8:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "When we introduced mechanised cleaning of trains, we brought down consumption of water by 90 per cent. Since it is in a mechanised manner, out of the 10 per cent water we use, we are able to recycle 6 per cent. Effectively, our water consumption came down to barely 3-4 per cent,"

business-standard Wednesday, September 9, 2020 8:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,"

dnaindia Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "When we introduced mechanised cleaning of trains, we brought down consumption of water by 90%. Since it is in a mechanised manner, out of the 10% water we use, we are able to recycle 6%. Effectively, our water consumption came down to barely 3-4%,"

dnaindia Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 9, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "When we introduced mechanised cleaning of trains, we brought down consumption of water by 90 per cent. Since it is in a mechanised manner, out of the 10 per cent water we use, we are able to recycle 6 per cent. Effectively, our water consumption came down to barely 3-4 per cent,"

irishsun Wednesday, September 9, 2020 4:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We ultimately have to move towards a world where we are net zero in terms of carbon emissions. The threat of climate change is very real, near and dangerous,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 8, 2020 5:14:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Railways are well on the path to achieving our investment target which continuously from the last six years has been growing year on year,"

mid-day Tuesday, September 8, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : "If nothing ever changed, there would be no such things as butterflies,"

mid-day Tuesday, September 8, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The auto industry should reduce dependence on imports, specifically in areas such as steel, tyres, and electronic parts,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 7, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India needs to focus immediately on setting up fabrication facilities because that is the root of the entire electronics chain. The government is willing to extend support to set these up,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 7, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We are also considering a credit guarantee model to help exporters. Under the model they may get insurance of up to 90% of their export value. The scheme should be finalized soon,”

HindustanTimes Monday, September 7, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We will soon be unveiling a programme wherein every district is a country focusing all its energies to expand the outreach of their special product not only to the length and breadth of India but to the entire world,”

financialexpress Sunday, September 6, 2020 11:17:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “All these 24 sectors, we are confident we can add at least Rs 20 lakh crore worth of manufacturing output in India in the next five years. This will provide crores of job opportunities, expand economic activity in the country and will lead the way to India’s rightful place in the world,”

financialexpress Sunday, September 6, 2020 11:17:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We are looking at a digital platform where all central, state and local approvals get captured on a single website through a single payment gateway, thereby further improving the ease of doing business”

financialexpress Sunday, September 6, 2020 3:27:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India’s steadfast commitment to reforms is evident from the steady climb from 142nd rank in 2014 to 63rd rank in 2019 in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 5, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, September 5, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Talks in these regards have already started with Indonesia and Australia,”

business-standard Saturday, September 5, 2020 1:56:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,"

business-standard Friday, September 4, 2020 10:38:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,"

timesofindia Friday, September 4, 2020 9:47:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Talks in this regard have already been launched with Indonesia and Australia,”

business-standard Friday, September 4, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,”

financialexpress Friday, September 4, 2020 7:43:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India is willing to provide a very facilitative environment to companies, looking for a more trusting trade partner and a better supply chain. We have to look at sectors where we have the edge over other countries,”

news18 Friday, September 4, 2020 6:22:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am not stopping anyone from bringing in technology and R&D but India also has huge potent adequate capital,”

financialexpress Friday, September 4, 2020 9:50:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Come up with a wholistic paper, and we will push it and see what we can do this around in the Budget to sort out these issues about making it an easier regime, particularly the difference between listed and unlisted…,”

Hindu Thursday, September 3, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal urged : “all (to) work together to truly make India the innovation hub. We have a huge startup ecosystem. India just had a rank improvement from 52 to 48 in the Global Innovation Index”

financialexpress Thursday, September 3, 2020 1:12:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We could provide the core pathway for linking value chains in the region by creating a network of reliable long-term supplies and appropriate capacities,"

siliconindia Wednesday, September 2, 2020 8:04:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "For this, we may need to identify the manufacturing and services sectors which contribute most to the domestic value addition in the region," "We support the need for specific activities listed for enhancing the resilience of the supply chains which include those related to promotion and facilitating trade and investment as well as diversification of production base"

siliconindia Wednesday, September 2, 2020 8:04:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Indian Railways has decided to run 20 pairs of MEMU / DEMU special trains from September 2 to 15 for the convenience of candidates joining JEE Mains, NEET and NDA in Bihar,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 6:19:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The whole package is near ready and can be finalised at any time when the local political situation in the US permits them to. India believes that it has to be a win-win situation for both India and US,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:57:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Robert Lighthizer ) : “I spoke with Ambassador Lighthizer. We agree that we can look at doing it before elections also or soon after. I am open to signing up tomorrow,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:57:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We should be able to get the quick trade deal out of the way after a few more calls. India and the US must sit down to negotiate a robust FTA but before that we can even look at an early harvest trade agreement for 50-100 products,”

financialexpress Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:56:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Robert Lighthizer ) : “I just had a conversation with ambassador Lighthizer. We both agreed that we can look at doing it before the election also, but, otherwise, soon after the election. The entire package is near ready and can be finalised at any time that the local political situation in the US permits them to,”

expressindia Wednesday, September 2, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Personally, I believe that this will be a foundational trade deal which will only help us deepen our engagement going forward...We on India's part believe that it has to be a win-win for both the countries,"

timesofindia Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Robert Lighthizer ) : “I just had a conversation with Lightizer that the entire trade package is ready and we can do it before elections…I’m open to signing it tomorrow. I have left it to Bob (US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer),”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said ( about Donald Trump ) : “We are continuously in dialogue…Ideally, we could have announced the deal during President (Donald Trump’s) visit in February but then a few commas were being sorted out and then Covid-19 happened. That is when we lost valuable time,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The US is the leader in creating non-tariff barriers through standards and Europe has impossible standards which create impediments to free flow of goods and services,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “India will have its own quality standards…Soon all procurement will be based on Indian standards like you (the US) have. It has to be two-way traffic. If other countries have their standards then we will have ours,”

economictimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I think it should be a two-way traffic"

news18 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "I will assure you that in the next six months, we will make it simple,"

news18 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Personally, I believe that this will be a foundational trade deal which will only help us deepen our engagement going forward…We on India’s part believe that it has to be a win-win for both the countries,”

financialexpress Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am open to signing up tomorrow, what we have agreed upon, and I have left it to Bob to take a final call,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We have actually sorted out most of the issues around this initial trade agreement,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We, on India’s part, believe that it has to be win-win for both countries,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I spoke with Ambassador Lighthizer (US Trade Rep). We agree that we can look at doing it before elections also or soon after. I’m open to signing up tomorrow,”

india Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Personally, I believe that this will be a foundational trade deal which will only help us deepen our engagement going forward…We on India's part believe that it has to be a win-win for both the countries,"

news18 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Supporting students appearing for NEET & JEE exams, Railways has permitted them, and their guardians to travel by special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days. General passengers are requested not to commute,”

india Tuesday, September 1, 2020 4:23:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Supporting students appearing for NEET and JEE exams, Railways has permitted them, and their guardians to travel by special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days. General passengers are requested not to commute,”

india Monday, August 31, 2020 9:45:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “We are willing to partner with all countries to ensure fair, transparent and balanced trading systems, and to enhance connectivity, for national, regional and global economic growth,”

timesofindia Sunday, August 30, 2020 3:00:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “My own belief is the Kolhapuri chappal alone — one product — has the potential to do a billion dollars of exports,”

expressindia Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “One of these ideas, in relation to Kolhapuri chappals, could be if we contact all five star hotels around the world and ask them to keep 2-3 sizes of Kolhapuri chappals in the hotel room almirahs the way they keep bathrobes,”

expressindia Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:49:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “We will have to work together and we can create a resounding sound which will be heard by the whole world. But if each one of us only remains committed to themselves and does not look to further this relationship , our trade which is already seeing signs of falling from USD 81 billion to USD 77 billion...can at times move into the downward spiral,”

Hindu Friday, August 28, 2020 12:04:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : "We will have to work together and we can create a resounding sound which will be heard by the whole world. But if each one of us only remains committed to themselves and does not look to further this relationship , our trade which is already seeing signs of falling from USD 81 billion to USD 77 billion…can at times move into the downward spiral,"

news18 Thursday, August 27, 2020 9:49:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “We will have to work together and we can create a resounding sound which will be heard by the whole world. But if each one of us only remains committed to themselves and does not look to further this relationship , our trade which is already seeing signs of falling from USD 81 billion to USD 77 billion…can at times move into the downward spiral,”

financialexpress Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:21:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “District and cluster level export strategy will benefit artisans and small and micro scale producers thereby integrating them directly with global supply chains,”

economictimes Thursday, August 27, 2020 3:57:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "We will have 100 percent electrified train network by December 2023, the first railway of this scale in the world which will be diesel-free, 100 percent electric,"

dnaindia Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:03:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Eye in the Sky: Improving Surveillance System, Railways has recently procured Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. With real-time tracking, video streaming & automatic failsafe mode, the drones will enhance monitoring of the railway assets and ensure additional safety for passengers,"

business-standard Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Eye in the Sky: Improving Surveillance System, Railways has recently procured Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. With real-time tracking, video streaming & automatic failsafe mode, the drones will enhance monitoring of the railway assets and ensure additional safety for passengers,"

timesofindia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:55:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Held meetings with representatives from various industry associations and chambers of commerce along with government officials. Discussed ways to reduce imports in the automobile industry and increase localisation of auto components to promote Make in India,"

business-standard Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:24:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I think they should, in a phased manner, look at sourcing from India, developing their products in India and then encashing a large business opportunity that 1.3 billion Indians are offering. We invite businesses, we are encouraging investments, we want to allow free flow of goods but it has to be reciprocal. It can’t be one sided,”

financialexpress Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal asked : “How can it be that one country does not allow tyres to be exported to them but wants free imports of tyres from that country into India? There has to be equal, fair and reciprocal arrangement. If other countries are desirous of 1.3 billion- Indian market opportunity, they will also have to give our country’s businesses equal opportunity to engage in their countries. They can’t put overarching technical barriers or overarching regulations on our products and then complain if we put any standards in our country”

financialexpress Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “Exports have shown a good turnaround. We are in July at about 91% export level of the previous year, July 2019, figures,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:46:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Exports have shown a good turnaround. We are in July at about 91% export level of the previous year, July 2019, figures,"

ibtimes-in Monday, August 10, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "Exports have shown a good turnaround. We are in July at about 91% export level of the previous year, July 2019, figures,"

news-yahoo Monday, August 10, 2020 2:07:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I am happy to share that GeM and Indian Railways are burning the midnight oil, working day and night to ensure this entire ₹70,000 crore procurement on the GeM platform,”

Hindu Sunday, August 9, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The amount of elaborate tendering, advertisements, bids, bids opening, reverse auction, all of that become so seamless that our digital system of the railways will flag the requirement on the GeM portal, and it will be available for the whole world to see and more and more people will be enticed to register on GeM as suppliers,”

Hindu Sunday, August 9, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The government’s procurement is around $100-150 billion and it would be more, if we combine PSUs, local bodies and Panchayats,”

economictimes Sunday, August 9, 2020 2:36:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The success of this Kisan Vishesh will be when we will be able to transport the goods from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and that will happen soon,”

timesofindia Saturday, August 8, 2020 11:57:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "During the coronavirus pandemic, Railways has ensured proper supply of essential items across the country and I congratulate all the Railway employees,"

news18 Friday, August 7, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “As the world has recovered from the grip of the Covid-19, the Government of India has been preparing strategies and Action Plan not only for business continuity and is set to a revival but also setting out red carpet for global investors to continue to choose India as the preferred destination for investments,”

business-standard Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal added : “The whole world is looking at a balanced and equitable trade. We would like to work with Japan to balance the Indo-Japan trade. Let us work together in this spirit of partnership,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:29:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “The red carpet (for investors) can’t be rolled out by Invest India alone. A focussed group will meet 50 companies from Japan in four separate sessions, 25 of which are already operating in the country and 25 potential investors,”

economictimes Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:55:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : “I think it is important that Japan and India expand trade and business relationships…Japan is one of most important and trusted trading partners and the fourth largest contributor of FDI to India and the current partnership will certainly expand through the proposed India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership (IJICP),”

financialexpress Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:34:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal said : "It is a day of happiness and sadness. It is a happy occasion because the employees have served long period in different areas, capacities, responsibilities. Your contribution to make the Railways better shall be remembered. The Railways have shown improvement in their style of working," "If we spare some time and utilise our experiences for the service of the nation, our country`s future can become bright. We may encourage the next generation in a better way and leave a better country for them,"

dnaindia Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:32:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal écrit : «J'appelle tous les Etats à autoriser l'évacuation et le retour de leurs migrants coincés, de sorte que nous puissions tous les ramener chez eux dans les trois à quatre prochains jours»

la-croix Monday, May 11, 2020 4:07:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal écrit : "J'appelle tous les Etats à autoriser l'évacuation et le retour de leurs migrants coincés, de sorte que nous puissions tous les ramener chez eux dans les trois à quatre prochains jours"

tv5 Monday, May 11, 2020 2:03:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal disse : "Não acredite no cálculo que você vê na televisão"

uol Thursday, September 12, 2019 3:15:00 PM EAT

Piyush Goyal dijo : "Las ventas en línea conllevarán a la creación de trabajos en logística, pagos digitales, servicio al cliente, capacitación y habilidad con productos"

wsoctv Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:35:00 AM EAT

Piyush Goyal dijo : "Los cambios en las políticas de inversión extranjera directa harán que India sea un destino más atractivo para la IED, lo cual conllevará al aumento de inversiones, más trabajos y crecimiento económico"

wsoctv Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:35:00 AM EAT