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Policy · Updated 12 Oct, 06:00 am IST

Piyush Goyal speaks at ETSA on India‑US ties, trade and visa changes

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Why it matters for readers: This explains why leaders are talking to the US and how visa rule changes might matter to businesses.

  • Piyush Goyal was the guest of honour at an ETSA event and spoke with ET’s Deepshikha Sikarwar.1
  • He had just returned from the US after attending the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting and discussing a trade agreement with the Trump administration.1
  • Goyal said the India‑US relationship will remain consequential despite occasional friction and should be viewed for its long‑term impact.1
  • He addressed concerns in the IT and tech sectors about H‑1B visas and green card programme changes, noting Tata Consultancy Services said they would not be hit.1
  • Goyal added that he personally has not raised the issue of H‑1B visas.1

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