India, Netherlands discuss ways to address trade barriers, logistics issuesIndia and the Netherlands discussed deepening strategic economic ties during Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal’s visit to the Netherlands f...
India, Netherlands discuss ways to boost trade, investmentsCommerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal's visit to the Netherlands fostered discussions on boosting trade and investment, with a focus on enhanci...
India focusing on core trade issues in FTAs for early outcomes: Commerce secretary Sunil BarthwalIndia emphasizes core trade issues such as tariffs and non-tariff barriers in FTAs to expedite negotiations for faster outcomes. This appro...
India targets USD 250 bn of engineering exports by 2030 says commerce secretaryThe government's goal of achieving USD 1 trillion in exports by 2030 includes a target of USD 250 billion from the engineering sector, acco...
Imports not a concern as long as exports continue to grow: Commerce SecretaryCommerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal advised against excessive import concerns if export shares rise. He emphasized avoiding protectionism and...
Auto, agri, pharma, logistics key for India-Africa trade: Commerce SecretaryAt the CII India Africa Business Conclave, Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has...
Govt looking at revising FDI policy, monitoring situation in Dhaka: Trade secretaryThe Indian government plans to revise its foreign direct investment (FDI) policy, holding stakeholder consultations. Commerce Secretary Sun...
Will keep diversifying export basket, says Commerce secy Barthwal in view of Iran-Israel conflictIndia has diversified its trade to protect against regional conflicts and the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthw...
Standards should not act as non-tariff barriers: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal"If this becomes the right oil for the trade system, I think a lot of trade restrictions will come down in trade and it will help us take t...
India won't impose restrictions on laptop imports: Sunil BarthwalTrade Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Friday said that India will not impose restrictions on laptop imports. He said the government "only wants...
India invites Brazilian industries to become part of its growing supply chainIndia has invited Brazilian companies to join its supply chain in order to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Commerce Sec...
Using all platforms to flag non-tariff barriers impacting trade: Commerce Secretary Sunil BarthwalNew Delhi has already raised its concerns on the European Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) at the World Trade Organisation...
India open to more FTAs; focus to go beyond trade: Commerce secretaryOutlining the progress India has made in free trade agreements, Barthwal pointed out that a lot of countries were approaching India to sign...
India and Peru to resume FTA talksCommerce secretary Sunil Barthwal Friday said India and Peru have decided to resume negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA)....
India sees exports to UAE surging to $50 billion by FY 26/27India's gold imports from the UAE could also improve with the better utilisation of a trade deal between the two countries, Barthwal added.
India to push for rupee trade in G-20 meetings: Official"Definitely, we would like to see that rupee trade also happens, particularly those countries which are facing issues," Barthwal told repor...
February exports decline 8.8%, trade deficit at $17.43 billionCommerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said that going by the trend, India's goods and services exports will cross the $750 billion target in 20...