Piyush Goyal Reviews FTA Progress, Charts Strategy to Boost India’s Exports

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials to assess the progress of India’s ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and to chart a strengthened export strategy.

Held a review meeting with key officers and chief negotiators to assess the progress of India’s Free Trade Agreements.

Discussed ways to encourage more businesses to export from India, further unlocking the country’s potential to export world-class products.

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During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the status of key trade discussions aimed at expanding India’s global market access and improving competitiveness for domestic exporters. Officials also presented updates on ongoing engagements with partner countries and outlined steps to accelerate trade facilitation efforts.

The review focused on enhancing India’s export performance through deeper integration into global value chains, diversification of export markets, and strengthening sector-specific competitiveness.

Emphasising the importance of trade expansion, the Minister directed officials to further streamline processes and ensure that ongoing FTA negotiations align with India’s broader economic and strategic priorities.

The meeting also underlined the government’s continued commitment to boosting exports as a key driver of economic growth and job creation.