Data Related Releases

India assures ASEAN partners of India’s support in its recovery efforts in the post pandemic period – Smt. Anupriya Patel

18th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Consultations held

ASEAN countries invited to invest in India in potential sectors like Health and pharmaceutical sector.

ASEAN India Business Council(AIBC) recommends to enhance the ASEAN- India economic partnership.

Discussions held for early commencement of the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Review.

India &UK aim for launching the negotiations on FTA by 1st November 2021

Two sides look for Interim Agreement by March 22 and later a Comprehensive Agreement

Proposed FTA between India & UK to unlock extra ordinary business opportunities and generate jobs – Shri Piyush Goyal

The Interim Agreement to involve early concessions on certain key high-priority products and services w.r.t. tariffs or market access

Shri Piyush Goyal discusses FTA matters with his British counterpart Secretary of State. Ms Elizabeth Truss

Revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme, reduction in import duty of gold to help the industry to grow to the next level: Anupriya Patel

Reforms would help the industry to achieve export target of US$ 43.75 billion this year and gems and jewellery exports to USD 75 billion in coming years: Anupriya Patel

The Gems & Jewellery sector contributes around 7% to GDP and employs 5 million persons

New Delhi, 15th September 2021

Commerce Minister bats strongly for India and the Developing World at the WTO;

Emphasizes PM Modi’s thrust to promote the fishing sector;

Seeks to protect poor and artisanal fishermen of India;

Commerce Minister speaks out for preserving India’s right to high seas and domestic fishing on par with developed countries;

“India can’t sacrifice future ambition”;

Asks not to repeat mistakes made 30 years ago in Agriculture

New Delhi; 15.7.21