India, MERCOSUR Launch Talks to Expand Preferential Trade Agreement

September 14, 2026 8:52 PM

India, MERCOSUR Launch Talks to Expand Preferential Trade Agreement

India and the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR have launched negotiations to expand their existing Preferential Trade Agreement, in a move aimed at deepening economic relations and creating greater opportunities for businesses on both sides. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin, representing the country’s Pro Tempore Presidency of MERCOSUR, jointly announced the launch of the negotiations. The two sides agreed to expand the exist...

Piyush Goyal chairs meeting with exporters to address global tariff challenges

September 3, 2025 10:41 PM

Piyush Goyal chairs meeting with exporters to address global tariff challenges

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations on Wednesday to discuss the impact of rising global tariffs on Indian exports and explore ways to safeguard trade interests. Industry representatives from sectors including textiles, apparel, engineering, gems and jewellery, leather, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and services presented their concerns. They highlighted how tariff barriers are imp...