Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal has urged exporters and industry associations to fully utilise India’s recently concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with major developed economies to expand global market access, boost exports and generate employment. Addressing representatives of 35 Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and leading industry bodies…
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India Boosts Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The Government of India is actively working to increase exports of agricultural and allied products, enhancing the country’s share in the global market. During 2024-25, India’s agricultural exports reached a total of US$ 51.9 billion, reflecting consistent growth driven by policy support and infrastructure development. APEDA Initiatives to Boost Agri…
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Piyush Goyal Advances India–EFTA Trade Pact in Vaduz
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, embarked on an official visit to Liechtenstein on 7 January 2026. The visit included a courtesy call on H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle, meetings with the Prime Minister H.E. Ms Brigitte Haas, Deputy Prime Minister…
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Cabinet Raises Copra MSP for 2026 to Boost Farmers’ Income
The National Makhana Board held its inaugural meeting at Krishi Bhawan on Friday, chaired by Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and laid out a comprehensive roadmap to modernise India’s makhana sector. The Board initiated implementation of a newly approved Central Sector Scheme worth ₹476.03 crore…
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Dakshina Kannada Named Export Hub for Seafood, Cashew
The Government of India has designated Dakshina Kannada as a District Export Hub (DEH) under the Districts as Export Hubs initiative, identifying seafood and cashew as priority export products for the coastal Karnataka district. The move aims to strengthen local value-chains, improve logistics and expand market access for small and…