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October 18, 2026 1:12 PM

Commerce Department holds Jaipur outreach to help exporters leverage FTAs

The Department of Commerce organised an outreach programme in Jaipur to help exporters use preferential market access under India’s free trade agreements (FTAs), with discussions covering tariff benefits, rules of origin, quality standards and overseas buyer connections. Joint Secretary Mohit Yadav addressed the “Leveraging FTAs” programme, attended by exporters from various sectors and representatives of the Rajasthan government, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Jaipur Special Econo...

September 3, 2026 3:33 PM

Piyush Goyal calls for nationwide FTA utilisation drive to boost India’s exports

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called for a nationwide drive to maximise the utilisation of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), urging states, industry bodies and exporters to ensure that preferential market access reaches businesses in every district. Addressing a national workshop on “Leveraging FTAs: An Outreach Programme” in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s network of nine FTAs currently spans economies accounting for around $60 trillion in GDP and prov...

July 28, 2026 8:01 PM

India’s exports hit record $863.1 billion in FY26 as FTAs boost trade with UAE, UK and Australia

India's total exports reached a record US$863.1 billion in the financial year 2025-26, driven by strong growth in both merchandise and services exports and supported by expanding market access under the country's free trade agreements (FTAs), the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, merchandise exports stood at US$441.8 billion, while services exports reached US$421.3 billion, reflecting the combined strength of both sectors in driving I...

July 21, 2026 7:03 PM

Government expands FTAs, export promotion measures to diversify export markets

The government has intensified efforts to diversify India's export markets by expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), pursuing trade negotiations with major economies, and introducing a series of export promotion and logistics reforms aimed at strengthening the country's global trade footprint. The initiatives are intended to help Indian exporters navigate evolving geopolitical and economic challenges while improving market access, boosting exports and enhancing the competitivene...

March 25, 2026 6:28 PM

Piyush Goyal urges industry to leverage FTAs with quality focus, highlights CSR push and Viksit Bharat vision

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called on Indian industry to make the most of the country’s expanding network of free trade agreements (FTAs) with developed economies, stressing that a sustained focus on quality would be key to unlocking their full potential. He said India has signed nine FTAs with 38 developed nations in recent years, offering preferential access to nearly two-thirds of global trade. Addressing the National CSR Announcement for FY 2026–27 and...

February 25, 2026 10:38 AM

India secures preferential access to two-thirds of global trade through FTAs: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India now enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds of global trade through a series of free trade agreements concluded under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Virtually addressing the 5th CII National Exports Competitiveness Summit in Chennai, the Minister said that at a time when the world is facing uncertainty, India is building “bridges of trade, trust and transformation” through high-qua...