Codex Committee
The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was inaugurated in Guwahati by Assam's Governor, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The session emphasizes India's leadership in global spice standards and trade, with discussions on enhancing spice exports and promoting turmeric as a
President Murmu
During the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the need for India to reclaim its status as a global leader in trade and innovation. She highlighted the significant growth in India's engineering exports over the past decade and urged
Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations to discuss rising global tariffs and their impact on Indian exports. The meeting focused on sector-specific challenges and the need for targeted interventions to enhance trade resilience. Goyal emphasized the government&
Bharat Buildcon 2026
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal launched the curtain raiser for Bharat Buildcon 2026, emphasizing the government's commitment to support the industry against unilateral actions and boost exports. He highlighted the importance of domestic consumption, the potential of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and invited Indian businesses
Textile exports
India's textile and apparel sector demonstrated resilience in July 2025, with exports reaching USD 3.10 billion, a 5.37% increase from the previous year. Cumulative exports from April to July 2025 totaled USD 12.18 billion, reflecting a 3.87% growth. Key segments like readymade garments, cotton
Textile Industry
The Indian textile industry is set to enhance its export competitiveness and resilience against global trade challenges, with a target of achieving USD 100 billion in exports by 2030. Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, emphasized the need for diversification, quality improvement, and structural reforms during a meeting with
Textiles
The Indian Ministry of Textiles, led by Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh, is focusing on enhancing the export competitiveness of the textile sector amidst global trade challenges. A high-level meeting with industry stakeholders emphasized the need for diversification, structural reforms, and tapping into new markets, with a target of achieving
Agricultural Exports
The Indian Government aims to boost exports of agricultural and allied commodities, targeting a share in global trade. In 2024-25, exports reached US$ 51.9 billion. The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority (APEDA) is implementing initiatives for infrastructure development, innovative machinery adoption, and workforce training to enhance
India-UK FTA
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), highlighting its significance for global trade and its benefits for farmers and local artisans. The agreement waives duties on 95% of agricultural exports and 99% of marine exports, promoting the
Bills of Lading 2025
The Rajya Sabha has passed the ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’ bill, which replaces the 169-year-old colonial-era Indian Lading Act, 1856. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized that this reform modernizes maritime shipping documentation, aligns with international norms, and enhances India's global trade position. The bill aims to simplify legal
Global Trade
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a video conference with Heads of Commercial Wings in 74 Indian Missions across 61 countries to enhance India's global trade strategy. The meeting focused on trade promotion, market access challenges, and the importance of proactive trade intelligence. Goyal