Tea Board looking at tea tasting certification course to skill youth: Commerce secretary Sunil BarthwalThe Tea Board of India plans to launch tea tasting certification courses. This initiative aims to skill the youth and boost tea literacy. I...
21 May, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
Govt appoints Rajesh Agarwal as next commerce secretaryRajesh Agarwal, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the next commerce secretary, succeeding Sunil Barthwal on September 30, 202...
18 Apr, 2025, 07.11 PM IST
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...
19 Jan, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
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...
12 Dec, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
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...
22 Aug, 2024, 09.09 PM IST
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...
15 Aug, 2024, 12.00 AM IST
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...
15 Apr, 2024, 11.56 PM IST
Red Sea crisis: Exporters holding consignments as shipping costs riseCommerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that the government has provided a cushion to exporters by asking the ECGC not to increase the expor...
16 Jan, 2024, 10.31 AM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
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...
13 Oct, 2023, 04.31 PM IST
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...
05 Oct, 2023, 12.59 PM IST
No proposal to put import restrictions on more electronic goods at present: Commerce SecyThere is no proposal at present to impose import restrictions on more electronic goods. The government decided to impose import curbs on la...
14 Aug, 2023, 04.57 PM IST
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)....
05 Aug, 2023, 01.56 AM IST
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.
01 May, 2023, 04.38 PM IST
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...
27 Mar, 2023, 08.11 PM IST
Focus on early deliverables which can benefit all members: Piyush Goyal to IPEFThe minister shared his views on some of the common tangible benefits like capacity building; technical assistance, including sharing of ex...
13 Feb, 2023, 05.18 PM IST