Robust India-US trade deal could happen ‘quite soon’: Piyush Goyal

IANS | January 31, 2026 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India expects to conclude a robust trade agreement "quite soon" with the United States, with negotiations continuing in parallel to its recently concluded pact with the European Union.

Institutions must collectively contribute towards Viksit Bharat goal: IICA

IANS | January 31, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India’s leadership has articulated a clear vision for the future, and institutions must collectively contribute — both individually and collaboratively — towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat, said Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General and CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), it was announced on Saturday.

IIFT playing an important role in shaping future leaders: Piyush Goyal

IANS | January 31, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is playing an important role in shaping future leaders and further strengthening India’s presence in the global trading landscape, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday.