Reading the room with care, Mr. Goyal underlined that any trade deal India might secure would be anchored in principles of “mutually beneficial, reciprocal and equitable”. This was not the first time Mr. Goyal was caught in a storm. In 2018, during his tenure as the Railway Minister, Mr. Goyal faced protests from candidates who had concluded their apprenticeship training over the removal of their 20% quota. Multiple portfoliosSince 2017, Mr. Goyal has handled a range of portfolios, including Finance, Corporate Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Coal. “Not a single farmer has anything to worry about” in the trade deal, Mr. Goyal told The Hindu in a recent interview.

Source: The Hindu February 14, 2026 20:11 UTC