Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged exporters and industry bodies to fully leverage India’s Free Trade Agreements with developed economies to expand market access, boost exports, and create employment opportunities. Chairing a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and industry associations in New Delhi, Mr Goyal highlighted that India’s total merchandise and services exports reached a record of over 860 billion dollars in 2025–26.

He noted that sectors such as engineering goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, gems and jewellery, and agri-based products have sustained export momentum despite global disruptions.

The Minister emphasised that this milestone should serve as a springboard for achieving two trillion dollars in exports by 2030 under the Viksit Bharat vision.

Mr Goyal reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening a facilitative trade ecosystem through ongoing reforms, targeted support measures, and close collaboration with industry to accelerate export growth.