General / PIB Releases

Operationalisation of DGFT ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk’ for International Trade related Issues

New Delhi; 26.4.21

Department of Commerce, Government of India and Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) have undertaken to monitor the status of exports and imports, and difficulties being faced by trade stakeholders in view of the surge of COVID-19 cases. DGFT has accordingly operationalised a ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk’ to support and seek suitable resolutions to issues arising in respect of International Trade.

India’s Organic food products exports rise by more than 50 per cent in 2020-21 despite COVID-19 challenges

New Delhi, April 27,2021

India’s export of Organic food products rose by 51% in terms of value (USD Million), to USD 1040 million (Rs 7078 crores) during financial year 2020-21 compared to the previous fiscal (2019-20).

Second virtual trade fair by APEDA focussing on horticultural products commences; evokes encouraging global response

New Delhi, May 27,2021

To boost export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during the COVID19 pandemic, the second virtual trade fair (VTF) for horticultural produce organised by APEDA was inaugurated today.

Jackfruits from Tripura exported to London

New Delhi, May 21, 2021

In a major step towards harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonne (MT) of fresh jackfruit was today exported from Tripura to London.

Jackfruits were sourced from the Tripura based Krishi Sanyoga Agro Producer Company Ltd. The consignment was packed at APEDA assisted pack-house facility of Salt Range Supply Chain Solution Ltd and exported by Kiega EXIM Pvt Ltd.

Apeda organises virtual buyer seller meet for boosting mango exports to South Korea;

India shipped consignment of 2.5 MTs of Geographical Indication (GI) certified mangoes to South Korea

New Delhi, May 21,2021

In a bid to increase mangoes exports to South Korea, APEDA in collaboration with Indian embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), organised a Virtual Buyer Seller Meet (VBSM).

Exports of GI certified Gholvad Sapota (chikoo)for Maharashtra to UK begins

New Delhi, May 19,2021

In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was today shipped to the United Kingdom.

Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect aqua farmers and the buyers.

Shri Goyal said it will raise income, lifestyle, self-reliance, quality levels, traceability and provide new options for our aqua farmers Our Government is committed towards the welfare of farmers: Shri Goyal

New Delhi: 13.4.21

Consultative Committee meeting of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry held; Strengthening Manufacturing Base in India discussed in the meeting

A meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Hon’ble Members of Parliament attached to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was held today, under the chairmanship of Minister of state for Commerce and Industry Shri Som Parkash. The agenda for the meeting was “Strengthening manufacturing base in India”.

India and the United States agree to strengthen their Trade Relationship

New Delhi; 26.03.2021

The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Railways and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal had a very productive discussion with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Katherine Tai, over a video call on 25 March 2021.

APEDA organizes virtual buyer-seller-meet with Nepal for harnessing and strengthening agri-exports potential

In a bid to strengthen the foot-print of India’s agricultural and processed food products export to Nepal, APEDA organized a virtual Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in association with Indian Embassy, Kathmandu.

The BSM was organised yesterday on 23rd March 2021 where key stakeholders such as officials and trade representatives from India and Nepal came on a common platform to discuss the strategic cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sector.