export competitiveness

October 29, 2026 12:08 AM

Piyush Goyal Calls for Export Diversification, Greater Competitiveness at Meeting with Export Promotion Councils

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called for greater export competitiveness, product and market diversification, and stronger engagement with international buyers during an interaction with representatives of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) in New Delhi. The interaction reviewed the prevailing export scenario, emerging opportunities and challenges in international trade, and measures to further strengthen India’s export competitiveness, according to a press re...

February 4, 2026 3:57 PM

India safeguarded agriculture, dairy in US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday assured Members of Parliament that India has successfully safeguarded the interests of sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, in the trade agreement with the United States, while ensuring significant benefits for Indian exporters. The India–US trade deal, which reduces tariffs on Indian goods entering the US to 18 per cent, has triggered a political row, with Opposition members expressing concern over claims by...

August 28, 2025 4:48 PM

FM Sitharaman assures exporters of govt support amid US tariff hike

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reassured exporters that the government stands firmly with them as the hike in US tariffs comes into effect, creating uncertainty in the global market. Addressing a delegation of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the Finance Minister stressed the importance of protecting workers’ livelihoods and urged industry leaders to assure employees of job continuity despite global headwinds. She underlined that the government will e...