Tag: Piyush Goyal

Goyal asks electrical equipment makers to ensure quality

Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has asked electrical equipment manufacturers to ensure quality to face competition from China, Korea and other countries. The minister also sought support from Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEMMA) for “exposing those who use s…

E-commerce will not affect small-scale businesses: Piyush Goyal

Assuring small-scale businessmen that the era of e-commerce would not affect their trade, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the importance of corner stores and small shops would only increase in the coming days as compared to big shopping malls. Citing examples of America and Europe, the Union Min…

Jewellery export council seeks withdrawal of excise duty

With jewellers across the country on strike sinch March 2 on imposition of excise tax on jewellery, the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on March 11 urged the central government to withdraw the measure. The apex body of the gems and jewellery industry which presently represents…

India-Australia to cooperate in rooftop solar

India and Australia may soon cooperate in roof top solar, which is gaining ground with several states putting in place regulation for net metering, an arrangement that gives credit for solar power generation. Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal met his Australian counterpart Mark Bailey on Feb…