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From India’s forests to the world! 🇮🇳 Discover the rich potential of Indian Agarwood at IFEAT 2026, Bangkok, as SHEFEXIL champions sustainable sourcing, ethical trade, innovation and global partnerships.
📅 19–23 October 2026 | 📍 Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park | Booth D-30
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The India–New Zealand FTA enters into force tomorrow, opening new opportunities for Indian exporters through duty-free access across 100% of New Zealand's tariff lines. Improved market access, especially for labour-intensive sectors, will support export growth, strengthen competitiveness and create jobs.
The focus now shifts to turning market access into export gains: helping Indian businesses tap new opportunities, build lasting commercial partnerships and expand their presence in New Zealand.
#IndiaNZFTA #IndiaNewZealandFTA @PiyushGoyal
@PIB_India
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India and the UK continue to build a strong foundation for trade-led growth and economic partnership.
The 16th meeting of the India–UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), held in the presence of UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, @JReynoldsMP, provided an opportunity to take stock of bilateral trade priorities and identify areas for further progress.
The focus remains on facilitating trade, resolving barriers faced by businesses, and ensuring that the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) translates into greater market opportunities and stronger commercial linkages.
As India advances its global trade partnerships under the leadership of @PiyushGoyal, continued engagement with the UK will be key to deepening economic cooperation and supporting businesses in both countries. 🇮🇳🇬🇧
#IndiaUK #CETA #TradeAndInvestment @JitinPrasada @PIB_India @DoC_GoI
It is a pleasure to welcome UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, @JReynoldsMP and his delegation to India.
We co-chaired the 16th meeting of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) to advance our shared trade and economic priorities.
Emphasised the importance of effectively using the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), addressing trade barriers, and strengthening business-to-business engagement to translate the agreement's opportunities into tangible outcomes.
Reaffirmed our commitment to deepening India–UK economic cooperation through sustained engagement, stronger institutional mechanisms, and enhanced collaboration, unlocking new opportunities for businesses in both countries. 🇮🇳🇬🇧
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At the India–EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026, discussions focused on taking forward the India–EFTA economic partnership through investment, sectoral cooperation and stronger business-to-business linkages.
The first year of TEPA has provided a basis for deeper engagement. The emphasis on investment announcements, exporter outreach and focused government-to-business engagement is important for translating the opportunities under the Agreement into greater commercial engagement between India and the EFTA countries.
Looking ahead, the focus will remain on deepening these linkages and enabling businesses on both sides to fully leverage the opportunities under TEPA.
#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTAProsperitySummit #TEPA @PiyushGoyal @JitinPrasada @PIB_India @DoC_GoI
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India and Switzerland are strengthening their economic partnership, with a focus on expanding market access, facilitating investment and deepening cooperation across infrastructure, technology, innovation and supply chains.
Last year, India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries implemented the historic Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), India’s first FTA with a European economic bloc. The agreement provides an ambitious framework for investment, innovation, jobs and shared prosperity.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji has emphasised the importance of translating this growing partnership into concrete outcomes for trade and investment.
#IndiaSwitzerland #IndiaEFTA #TEPA @PIB_India @DoC_GoI
Addressing the press meet with Mr. Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation. @ParmelinG xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nJOLQwBk…
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What does a Ferrero Rocher have to do with an Indian woman grinding seeds in her kitchen?
More than you’d think.
Decades ago, Manorama Agarwal and her husband began experimenting with seeds and kernels at home. What followed was a remarkable journey involving fat chemistry, discarded forest produce, an unconventional trade-fair stunt and an unexpected meeting with Michael Ferrero.
Today, their family business has grown from those humble beginnings into a ₹1,357.7-crore company, sourcing from forest-dwelling communities across five states and taking its ingredients to 84 countries.
Swipe to trace the unlikely journey from a home kitchen to some of the world’s biggest brands.
#IndianEntrepreneurs #MadeInIndia #IndianInnovation #SustainableBusiness #EdibleArchives
[Manorama Industries Raipur, Ferrero Rocher Indian connection, Indian speciality fats company, mango kernel butter India, Chhattisgarh forest produce business, women forest produce collectors]
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A year since the India-EFTA TEPA came into force, the agreement has opened a new phase of India’s economic engagement with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
As highlighted by Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri @PiyushGoyal, the partnership is creating avenues for greater business engagement. The focus ahead will be on translating the framework into sustained trade and investment linkages and expanding opportunities for businesses on both sides.
#IndiaEFTA #TEPA #IndiaExports @DoC_GoI @PIB_India
Today marks one year since the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) came into force. 🇮🇳🇨🇭🇱🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴
The Agreement marks an important milestone in India's economic engagement with EFTA nations, which have committed to promoting USD 100 billion in investments in India over the next 15 years, helping create 1 million direct jobs. This will support greater investment, strengthen our manufacturing and services sectors and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
TEPA provides market access on 92.2% of tariff lines covering 99.6% of India's exports, including 100% of non-agricultural products, while India has safeguarded sensitive sectors such as dairy, soya, coal and sensitive agricultural products.
A notable outcome is that India's exports of motor cars and other motor vehicles, heavy waters and moulding patterns have grown significantly since the implementation of TEPA. This is just the beginning.
As we celebrate one year of TEPA, the Agreement is opening new avenues for Indian businesses across sectors, strengthening opportunities for our exporters, and paving the way for mutual growth & prosperity.
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India and the UAE share a strong and dynamic economic partnership, with significant potential for further growth in trade and investment.
Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister Shri @PiyushGoyal discussions at the 14th Meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments underline our shared commitment to deepening this partnership and expanding opportunities across priority sectors.
The India-UAE CEPA is providing an important platform for reducing trade barriers and opening up new areas of cooperation.
Looking forward to building on this momentum and further strengthening India-UAE economic ties.
#IndiaUAE #CEPA @DoC_GoI @PIB_India
Co-chaired the 14th Meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments with H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, MD, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), which was also attended by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE.
Held productive discussions on further strengthening our robust trade & investment partnership, with a focus on advancing cooperation across energy, infrastructure, logistics, advanced technology, food security and other priority sectors.
We also reviewed progress on ongoing initiatives and discussed ways to facilitate greater investments and create more opportunities for investors on both sides. Deliberated on how the India-UAE CEPA is helping reduce barriers and foster growth in new sectors.
India's relationship with the UAE is of utmost significance, and we remain committed to unlocking new opportunities and taking our economic partnership to greater heights. 🇮🇳🇦🇪
A Celebration of India’s Nutraceutical Potential. A Connection to the World.
The journey continues 🌍 youtu.be/VpatTZGRay0
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Policy must evolve with the pace of innovation.
An agile regulatory framework, effective coordination across ministries and sustained engagement with industry can help create greater certainty for investment while enabling new ideas and businesses to scale.
The Secretaries’ Dialogue at the 13th PAFI Annual Forum was a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives on building a policy environment that is responsive to emerging opportunities and supports India’s growth ambitions.
#PAFIForum2026 #Innovation #EaseOfDoingBusiness @PiyushGoyal @DoC_GoI @PIB_India
Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 , Department of Commerce, participated in the Secretaries' Dialogue at the 13th PAFI Annual Forum 2026 on the theme "Incentivising Innovation: Agile Policy Frameworks for Future-Ready India".
The session featured a constructive dialogue among secretaries on making India's regulatory approach more agile and responsive, the structural reforms and cross-ministry coordination needed to improve ease of doing business, and how government and industry can work together to de-risk investment and build a stronger culture of innovation.
#PAFIForum2026 #Innovation #EaseOfDoingBusiness @PIB_India
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For a growing economy, expanding exports and strengthening supply chains are key to supporting sustained growth. At the Capacity Building Session on Trade, Technology, and Energy, Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 highlighted the need to identify sector-specific export opportunities, leverage trade agreements and diversify supply chains to reduce the impact of future shocks.
A stronger export base, supported by diversified and resilient supply chains, can help India better navigate global disruptions.
#Trade #Exports #SupplyChains #DoC_GoI @PIB_India
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Trade agreements can play a wider role in strengthening domestic capabilities and building India’s resilience. At the Capacity Building Session on Trade, Technology, and Energy, Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 highlighted the potential to leverage trade agreements to support investment in India, reduce import dependence and vulnerabilities, and strengthen India’s integration with global markets.
He also underlined the importance of pursuing practical, issue-based partnerships while working towards a stronger rules-based multilateral trading system.
#Trade #TradeAgreements #Investment #GlobalTrade @PIB_India
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India’s growth and economic resilience require a balanced approach to external trade, resilient supply chains and greater technological capability.
At the Capacity Building Session on Trade, Technology, and Energy, Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 highlighted the importance of these areas from a Department of Commerce perspective, including reducing dependence on single-source energy supply chains and leveraging technology as an enabler for Viksit Bharat 2047.
#Trade #Technology #Energy #ViksitBharat2047 @PIB_India
International Ayurveda Day 2026: Ashwagandha and turmeric lead India’s export push nutritioninsight.com/news/ay…
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The India–New Zealand FTA will enter into force this Dussehra, marking a new chapter in our economic partnership.
The 100% duty-free access for Indian exports to New Zealand from Day One provides a strong foundation for our exporters to deepen their presence in the New Zealand market. I see this as an opportunity to build on the strengths of our businesses, MSMEs, farmers and artisans.
The agreement also takes our partnership beyond trade in goods, strengthening cooperation across investment, services and mobility. I look forward to seeing Indian businesses make the most of the opportunities this FTA creates.
#IndiaNZFTA #IndiaNewZealand #FTA #Trade @PiyushGoyal @JitinPrasada @PIB_India @DoC_GoI
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Round 4 of the India–Canada CEPA negotiations concluded today in New Delhi with constructive and substantive discussions.
The week-long negotiations, marked by active participation from both sides, have advanced our shared commitment towards a mutually beneficial, fair and balanced trade agreement.
CEPA will further strengthen bilateral trade and deepen economic and people-to-people ties between India and Canada.
#IndiaCanada #CEPA @PiyushGoyal @DoC_GoI @PIB_India
Round 4 of the India–Canada CEPA negotiations concluded today in New Delhi.
The week-long discussions, marked by strong participation from the Canadian side, were fast-paced and substantive, advancing our shared commitment to a mutually beneficial, fair and balanced trade deal.
CEPA will strengthen trade and deepen the people-to-people and economic ties between India and Canada.
#IndiaCanada #CEPA #DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India
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The India–Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee meeting in New Delhi reviewed important aspects of bilateral trade and transit cooperation.
Discussions focused on market access and trade facilitation, customs cooperation and digitalisation, rail and road connectivity, freight movement and land-port infrastructure.
Both sides also discussed time-bound follow-up on issues requiring further technical examination to facilitate legitimate cross-border trade and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
#IndiaNepal #BilateralTrade #TradeFacilitation #CrossBorderTrade @PiyushGoyal @DoC_GoI @PIB_India
🇮🇳🇳🇵 India–Nepal IGSC:
The India–Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit & Cooperation to Control Unauthorized Trade was held on 16–17 September 2026 in New Delhi.
The two sides discussed market access, trade facilitation, Customs cooperation, standards, SPS measures, pharmaceuticals, AYUSH products, border infrastructure, connectivity and transit trade.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, transit connectivity and economic cooperation through continued institutional engagement.
#IndiaNepal #Trade #Transit #TradeFacilitation #EconomicCooperation @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94
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India and Singapore share a strong and longstanding economic partnership, and our discussions in New Delhi focused on taking this relationship forward with greater momentum.
We discussed strengthening bilateral economic engagement, addressing the trade imbalance, and meeting Singapore’s food security needs, with India reaffirming its commitment as a reliable and trusted supplier. We also emphasised the importance of securing improved and meaningful market access for Indian products.
The discussions further covered convening the next India–Singapore JWGTI at the earliest, advancing the India–Singapore CECA, and issues faced by Indian companies under COMPASS framework.
India remains committed to closer coordination with Singapore and to building a stronger, more balanced and forward-looking economic partnership.
#IndiaSingapore #TradeRelations #EconomicDiplomacy @PiyushGoyal @HCI_Singapore @PIB_India @MTI_Sg @DoC_GoI
Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 met Mr Augustin Lee, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore, in New Delhi today for wide-ranging discussions on strengthening India-Singapore economic ties. The two sides discussed deepening bilateral engagement, addressing the trade imbalance between the two countries, and Singapore's food security needs, with India reaffirming its role as a reliable supplier. Discussions also focused on securing improved and meaningful market access for Indian products, convening the next India-Singapore JWGTI at the earliest, advancing the India-Singapore CECA, and working towards early completion of the AITIGA Review.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to closer coordination and a stronger, forward-looking bilateral relationship, underscoring the shared priority both governments place on the India-Singapore economic partnership.
#IndiaSingapore #TradeRelations #EconomicDiplomacy @PiyushGoyal @HCI_Singapore @PIB_India @MTI_Sg
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The latest trade data reflects continued momentum in India’s exports, with strong growth across merchandise and services. Robust performance across electronics, engineering goods, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, along with positive trends across diverse global markets, points to a broad-based export performance.
The strengthening of export growth in August is particularly encouraging, building on the positive momentum seen in recent months. The continued rise in cumulative exports during April-August 2026-27 further reflects the resilience and strength of India’s trade performance.
#TradeData #IndiaExports #ExportGrowth @PiyushGoyal @DoC_GoI @dgftindia
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A step forward for faster and more efficient India–MERCOSUR trade.
The signing of the First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement facilitates the acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin, supporting the transition towards digital and paperless trade documentation.
This will help improve the efficiency of preferential trade, with the potential to reduce transaction costs and processing time. The initiative builds on discussions under the India–MERCOSUR Joint Administrative Committee and marks another practical step in strengthening trade facilitation and advancing the India–MERCOSUR trade and economic partnership.
#IndiaMERCOSUR #PaperlessTrade #AdditionalProtocol @PiyushGoyal @PIB_India @DoC_GoI
India and MERCOSUR today signed the First Additional Protocol to the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement, with the Commerce Secretary @RajeshAgrawal94 signing from India’s side. The Protocol facilitates acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin, taking India-MERCOSUR trade a step closer to being faster, simpler and more paperless.
#IndiaMERCOSUR #PaperlessTrade #AdditionalProtocol @PIB_India
