Ministry of Commerce and Industry

November 2, 2026 10:34 AM

India, EU discuss trade facilitation, market access and FTA implementation in Brussels

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Sunday held high-level meetings with European Commission officials and industry representatives in Brussels to discuss trade facilitation, market access, customs cooperation and preparations for implementing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. In his meeting with Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), the two sides discussed ways to facilitate two-way trade, improve market access, strengthen su...

October 26, 2026 9:43 AM

Piyush Goyal visits Rotterdam port, explores stronger India-Netherlands trade ties

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal began his visit to the Netherlands on Sunday with engagements focused on strengthening trade and investment ties, maritime logistics cooperation and connections with the Indian diaspora. Goyal toured the Port of Rotterdam with its Chief Executive Officer Boudewijn Siemons, highlighting the role of Europe’s largest port as a gateway for Indian goods to European markets and a hub for global supply chains. The visit underscored the importance of...

October 15, 2026 10:06 PM

Piyush Goyal Launches National Strategic Trade Command Centre to Strengthen Trade Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a step towards strengthening data-driven monitoring, trade intelligence and evidence-based governance of India’s international trade ecosystem. Developed by the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the command centre will bring together trade-related data from multiple systems to provide policymakers ...

October 15, 2026 4:57 PM

India’s Merchandise Exports Surge 23.04% to USD 44.40 Billion in September

India’s merchandise exports registered a strong growth of 23.04 per cent in September 2026, rising to USD 44.40 billion from USD 36.08 billion in the corresponding month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday. The merchandise trade deficit narrowed to USD 30.21 billion in September, compared with USD 33 billion a year ago, even as imports increased to USD 74.61 billion from USD 69.08 billion. India’s overall exports, including merchandise...

October 14, 2026 1:13 PM

Wholesale inflation rises to 11.39% in September, driven by fuel and manufactured products

India's wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 11.39 per cent in September 2026, compared with 9.92 per cent in August, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday. The All-India WPI for all commodities increased to 112.5 in September from 110.8 in August, reflecting an increase in wholesale prices across major commodity groups. Inflation in fuel and power rose to 25.85 per cent in September from 22.93 per cent in August. Infl...

September 29, 2026 12:03 PM

Piyush Goyal to visit US for G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting, hold talks with American industry and investors

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit the United States from September 29 to October 5, to participate in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting and hold discussions with American industry leaders, investors, startups and members of the Indian community. Goyal will attend the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 30 and October 1 at the invitation of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The meeting will bring together trade ministers from G2...

September 27, 2026 4:26 PM

Uttar Pradesh targets Rs 5 lakh crore annual exports by 2030: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said Uttar Pradesh’s entrepreneurs will gain greater access to international markets as India expands its network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), with the state targeting an increase in annual exports from around ₹2 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030. Addressing the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, Goyal said expanding exports, attracting investments and strengthening global market access would play an importan...

September 18, 2026 1:20 PM

25th SCO Economic and Foreign Trade Ministers’ meeting held in Tajikistan; India highlights security, connectivity and opportunity

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Thhursday, with India highlighting the importance of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity for strengthening international trade and economic cooperation. The meeting reviewed ongoing cooperation among SCO member states in economic and trade activities and discussed measures to deepen trade and economic engagement ...

September 18, 2026 9:35 AM

India welcomes New Zealand legislation to implement India-New Zealand FTA

India has welcomed the passage of legislation by the Parliament of New Zealand to give effect to the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as an important step towards bringing the pact into force and strengthening bilateral economic ties. The legislation was passed on September 16, following the signing of the FTA in New Delhi on April 27, 2026. India and New Zealand are now working to complete their respective domestic processes to facilitate the early implementation of ...

September 10, 2026 11:01 PM

Piyush Goyal, Russian Minister visit NICDC Pavilion as India, Russia explore manufacturing partnerships

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov visited the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) pavilion at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday during the second day of INNOPROM India 2026, as India and Russia explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, industrial technology and investment. The visit followed the ministers' bilateral meeting and formed part of their walkthrough of the exhibition. Th...