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Exports rise 0.61 pc to USD 36.56 bn in January

EXPORT February 17, 2026

NEW DELHI : The country's merchandise exports rose marginally by 0.61 per cent to USD 36.56 billion in January, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said...

India and Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference for India–GCC FTA

Business February 6, 2026

NEW DELHI : The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) were signed between Shri Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary and...

India-EU FTA: EU chief says on cusp of historic trade pact, calls it ‘mother of all deals’

COMMERCE January 21, 2026

DAVOS : European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union is close to finalising a free trade agreement...

Commerce Ministry formulates specific guidelines for missions abroad to boost exports

COMMERCE January 20, 2026

NEW DELHI : The government has formulated specific guidelines for Indian missions abroad as it steps up efforts to boost exports through market diversification...

India-US trade deal ‘very near’ but can’t put deadline : Commerce Secretary

COMMERCE January 16, 2026

NEW DELHI : India and the United States are engaged in ongoing discussions on a proposed trade deal, with no fixed deadline set for...

India-U.S. trade deal didn’t happen because Modi did not call Trump: Lutnick

Business January 10, 2026

WASHINGTON : U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said the trade deal with India did not happen because Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi did...

India – New Zealand FTA : One of India’s fastest-concluded FTAs

COMMERCE December 27, 2025

NEW DELHI : India has steadily expanded its global trade partnerships to strengthen economic growth, create jobs, and enhance its global standing. After signing...

Legally binding commitments on professional services under FTAs to unlock global markets for Indian professional services : Commerce Secretary

COMMERCE December 26, 2025

NEW DELHI : Commerce Secretary, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, emphasised the importance of enhanced stakeholder coordination, reforms in the domestic ecosystem, and legally binding commitments...

Indian Pharmaceutical products are globally recognized, exports jumped over 9% this year : Commerce Secretary

COMMERCE December 18, 2025

NEW DELHI : India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at USD 30.47 billion in 2024–25, registering a growth of 9.4 percent over the previous year, supported...

Commerce Secretary engages with industry stakeholders to address key SEZ Policy and operational challenges

COMMERCE November 22, 2025

NEW DELHI : An industry interface organised by Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES) brought together over 150 stakeholders for an interaction...

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