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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
World had lost confidence: Piyush Goyal alleges Congress-led UPA govt didn't sign win-win trade deals
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday targeted the previous UPA government led by Congress, alleging that trade deals signed during that period were not done in the country's interests. Referring to the recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement , the Union minister said the UKhad not been interested in concluding the treaty with India during the Congress government, apparently due to a lack of confidence. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Design Thinking Operations Management healthcare Artificial Intelligence Technology Data Science Management Product Management Data Science Finance Public Policy Data Analytics Degree Healthcare others Digital Marketing CXO Others MBA Leadership Project Management MCA PGDM Cybersecurity Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details "Discussions for the UK FTA began twenty-five years ago. The discussion continued for years and eventually came to a halt. The differences kept increasing, you must remember how weak India's economy was twenty-five years ago, and the United Kingdom used to consider itself a world power," Piyush Goyal said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo He also referred to how India was once considered among the ' Fragile Five ' countries. "The world used to count India as one of the five weakest economies in the world. This was a misfortune eleven years ago, when the Congress government under the UPA was at the Centre," the Union Minister said. Live Events "The whole world also had lost confidence in India. The United Kingdom decided around 2013 that it did not want to enter into a trade agreement with India. So the talks, which started twenty-five years ago, remained incomplete" Attacking Congress further, he alleged that the previous government had signed trade deals detrimental to India's interests. He alleged that the Congress government was increasing trade with countries that were not in the country's interest. He supplemented that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's government that came into power in 2014 that made all the difference, for the better. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's government came in 2014. You all know, for Modi ji, national interest is paramount, this is Modi's way of working," he added. "Unless the interests of farmers, labourers, and businesses are protected, PM Modi shall not sign any agreement." "In the last 11 years, Prime Minister Modi has, on the one hand, strengthened India's economy from Fragile 5 to Top 5 and by 2027 we will be the third largest economy in the world. On the other hand, he has built friendships across the world and undoubtedly, he is the tallest and most popular leader in the world today... This Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a result of the trust that Prime Minister Modi has earned across the world, which has enabled us to negotiate and enter into agreements with developed countries with whom we are not in competition but are complementary. It will open doors to many opportunities, it is the most comprehensive free trade agreement signed by India till date...," he later told reporters on the sidelines of the Mumbai event. The much-awaited India-UK Free Trade Agreement was signed on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, during PM Modi's two-day visit to the UK. On May 6, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Starmer announced the successful conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This forward-looking Agreement is aligned with India's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and complements the growth aspirations of both countries. Both nations desire to increase their trade to USD 120 billion by 2030. The UK government had said that India's average tariff on UK products will drop from 15 per cent to 3 per cent under the India-UK FTA.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Saiyaara' box office collection day 9 (Live): Mohit Suri's romantic drama starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda set to cross Rs 200 crore on second Saturday?
Mohit Suri 's romantic film 'Saiyaara' continues to surprise everyone with its smashing run at the Indian box office. As the film enters its second Saturday, it is expected to cross the huge Rs 200 crore mark by the end of the day. Fresh faces, big box office magic Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda , 'Saiyaara' has quickly become a fan favourite. According to early estimates by Sacnilk, by 3 pm on Day 9, the film had collected Rs 6.56 crore, taking the total box office collection to Rs 197.31 crore. That means it needs just a little over Rs 2.5 crore more to cross the Rs 200 crore line today. It is also worth mentioning that the film has not dropped to single-digit earnings in the past 8 days, and with the weekend here, it is expected to continue its double-digit run with a strong chance of crossing the Rs 200 crore mark. Saturday starts with steady numbers 'Saiyaara' had an overall 20.80% occupancy in morning shows on Saturday, 26 July 2025. This figure could go up as more people head to cinemas for afternoon, evening and night shows. All eyes are now on how the rest of the day plays out. Week 1: Day 1 (Friday): Rs 21.5 crore Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 26 crore Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 35.75 crore Day 4 (Monday): Rs 24 crore Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 25 crore Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 21.5 crore Day 7 (Thursday): Rs 19 crore Week 1 Total: Rs 172.75 crore Week 2: Day 8 (Friday): Rs 18 crore Day 9 (Saturday): Rs 6.56 crore (till 2 pm estimate) Total so far: Rs 197.31 crore Top 50 in just two weekends In an amazing jump, 'Saiyaara' has broken into the Top 50 Biggest Hits of Hindi Cinema in just its second weekend. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The film has shocked both trade experts and audiences with its strong box office performance. Just two days ago, 'Saiyaara' was sitting at the 84th position on the all-time highest-grossing Hindi films list. But now, it has zoomed up to 46th position, beating out massive films like Akshay Kumar 's 'Sooryavanshi', Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's '2.0', and Ranbir Kapoor 's 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. Akshay Kumar showers praise 'Saiyaara' has been winning not only at the box office, but also in Bollywood circles. Several celebrities have praised the film for its touching story and beautiful music. The latest to share his love for the film is none other than superstar Akshay Kumar. In a recent interview, he called it a proud moment for Hindi cinema and spoke about how happy he was to see new faces succeed. He told Hindustan Times, 'I think it's the best thing that has happened. It's a very good sign for our Hindi film industry that a newcomer—a new boy and girl, have had a successful film. And I welcome them. I'm very happy. Honestly, I'm saying this, it's such a good thing.' A story of love and healing 'Saiyaara' follows the touching love story of Krish Kapoor (played by Ahaan Panday), a young musician, and Vaani Batra (played by Aneet Padda), a quiet and thoughtful writer. As their relationship grows, the film explores themes like love, heartbreak and emotional healing. What makes 'Saiyaara' even more impressive is that it has done all of this without the presence of a superstar. Instead, the film has won people over with its strong emotional pull, fresh chemistry, and a great soundtrack. On social media, fans have been posting everything from emotional tributes about lost love to cute dance videos with their partners, all inspired by the film's romantic moments. Lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have connected well with the younger crowd, while Mohit Suri's signature mix of intense romance and soulful music has worked wonders.
