Commerce and Industry Ministry

July 6, 2026 5:45 PM

Technology-enabled bilingual management education can bridge rural-urban divide: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said technology-enabled bilingual management education has the potential to bridge the rural-urban divide by making quality education accessible to talented students regardless of their location or background. Virtually inaugurating the online bilingual Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur, Goyal described the initiative as a significant step towards expanding access to...

June 26, 2026 2:24 PM

India showcases premium mangoes in Iceland with first-ever promotion events to boost exports

India has taken a significant step towards expanding its agricultural exports to Northern Europe, with the Embassy of India in Reykjavik and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) jointly organising the first-ever Indian Mango Promotion Events in Iceland. Held on June 24 in Reykjavik and June 25 in Akureyri, North Iceland, the events showcased four of India's premium mango varieties - Dasheri, Chausa, Langra and Kesar - highlighting the country's rich ...

June 19, 2026 12:10 PM

Bharat Buildcon 2026 inaugurated in New Delhi, showcases innovations across construction sector

Bharat Buildcon 2026, one of India's largest exhibitions for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated on Thursday at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi under the theme “One Nation, One Expo.” The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, manufacturers, builders and international buyers from different parts of India and abroad, highlighting country's growing role in the global construction and infrastructure ecosystem. The exhibition was inau...

June 3, 2026 2:38 PM

India engages US on proposed tariffs, continues talks on trade framework agreement

India is actively engaging with the United States over proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, while simultaneously continuing discussions aimed at finalising a bilateral trade framework agreement, the government said on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has concluded investigations involving 60 economies, including India, concerning measures adopted by these countries to regulate or...

May 26, 2026 11:58 AM

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls India-Canada CEPA a ‘game changer’ as Piyush Goyal leads record business delegation to Ottawa

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday began a three-day visit to Canada, leading the largest-ever Indian business delegation to the country, as India and Canada intensified efforts to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The high-level visit, covering Ottawa and Toronto, is aimed at reviving bilateral economic ties and accelerating negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries. During his meetings...

May 15, 2026 9:29 PM

Piyush Goyal unveils plan for integrated commerce hub in Mumbai to connect 46 organisations under one roof

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday unveiled a plan to establish a single integrated hub in Mumbai to bring together various offices and organisations under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce administrative costs and simplify citizen services. Addressing officials and stakeholders in Mumbai, the minister said the initiative is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Ease of Living” and “Ease of Doing Busines...

May 12, 2026 11:56 AM

India hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai, focuses on ethical diamond trade

India on Tuesday inaugurated the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairship, bringing together global representatives from participating countries, industry bodies and civil society groups to discuss the future of responsible and sustainable diamond trade. The four-day meeting, being held from May 11 to May 14, is focused on strengthening monitoring, compliance and consumer confidence in the global natural diamond value chain amid evolving international cha...

March 24, 2026 2:52 PM

DPIIT partners with Blue Star to boost manufacturing innovation and startup ecosystem

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Star Limited to strengthen India’s manufacturing and startup ecosystem. The collaboration aims to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs working in key areas such as HVAC technologies, digital solutions, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain innovation. The initiative is designed to foster industry-driven innovat...

March 13, 2026 7:25 PM

Piyush Goyal urges industry to leverage India-EFTA trade pact; highlights $100 billion investment commitment

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged industry leaders to fully utilise the opportunities created under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), highlighting a legally binding $100 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) commitment from EFTA nations and the potential to generate one million jobs in India. Addressing a commemorative session marking two years of the agreement organised by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi via video conference, Goyal describe...

February 25, 2026 2:50 PM

109th NPG meeting evaluates key infrastructure projects under PM GatiShakti

The 109th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti framework reviewed four major infrastructure projects spanning railways, urban transport and aviation, with a focus on enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency across regions. The meeting, held at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), evaluated two railway projects, one metro extension and one greenfield airport proposal for alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Mas...