Addressing the 66th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) in New Delhi, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today called upon the auto component industry to transform local businesses into global businesses, expand manufacturing footprints across developed countries, strengthen supply-chain resilience and move up the value chain as India seeks to deepen its integration ...
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India–EU trade has doubled in the last decade to nearly USD 140 billion; Port of Antwerp-Bruges can serve as a gateway for Indian exports into Europe
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today said that the India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens huge opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries, innovators, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers in India and Europe. Addressing the India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU FTA in Mumbai, in the presence of Prime Minister of the ...
Read More »India’s Exports Scale Record US$ 863.1 Billion in FY 2025–26, Driven by Strong Trade with UAE, UK and Australia
India recorded highest-ever exports in FY 2025-26 reaching a record US$ 863.1 billion, with merchandise exports reaching US$ 441.8 billion and services exports expanding further to US$ 421.3 billion, reflecting the combined strength of India’s merchandise and services sectors in driving export growth. Destination-wise data is available for merchandise exports and FTA wise India’s merchandise exports during FY 2025-26 is ...
Read More »India’s Toy Exports Soar 89.1%, Reflecting Strong Growth in Domestic Manufacturing
The 17th Toy Biz International B2B Exhibition was organized by the Toy Association of India from 4th to 7th July, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Exhibition aimed at promoting Indian toys, facilitating business networking, and creating opportunities for growth in domestic sales and exports. It witnessed participation of 400 Indian toy brands, 100 international buyers from 40 countries, ...
Read More »Government Notifies Two New SEZs in Puducherry
The Government has notified two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The proposals were approved by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce during its 137th meeting held on 27.02.2026. The projects mark a decisive step in the Government’s continued push towards strengthening the country’s industrial base, expanding exports, and deepening ...
Read More »Odisha leaps forward to deep-tech project: Inaugurates the first Semiconductor unit under ISM
India is breaking ground on its first advanced glass chip packaging unit in Odisha hoping to be the global leader by 2028-2030. Odisha is proud of establishing such advanced electronics manufacturing project with a vision to place itself in global map. Hon’ble Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha laid the foundation stone for a 3-D glass chip packaging unit ...
Read More »Government recognizes more than 55,200 startups during FY 2025-26, highest ever in a single year since launch of Startup India initiative
The Government has recognized more than 55,200 startups during Financial Year 2025-26, marking the highest number of startups recognized in a single year since the launch of the Startup India initiative. The Startup India initiative was launched on 16th January 2016 with an Action Plan comprising schemes and incentives aimed at creating a robust ecosystem for nurturing innovation, encouraging private ...
Read More »START-UP in Odisha: Can we afford to lose
Everybody can survive in start-up market as long as one does it with patience and perseverance. The next phase of Odisha’s start-up journey then is unlikely to be louder. But it will be sturdier. As founders trade adrenaline for architecture, the ecosystem is beginning to resemble what it long aspired to be, economically relevant, institutionally credible and built to last. ...
Read More »Prospects of Sunrise Industries in Odisha
Odisha is now a favoured destination for investors for setting up of various sunrise industries. A sunrise industry is characterised by significant future potential, higher investment level, newer technology, rapid innovation and high growth rate. In view of transforming our nation to “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, our state Odisha also has envisioned to make the state “Samruddha state by 2036”. ...
Read More »India’s Total Exports Rise to USD 714.73 Billion in FY 2025–26 (Apr–Jan)
India’s trade performance has remained robust and resilient, with exports recording a steady upward trajectory both in the current fiscal year (FY 2025–26, Apr–Jan) and over the longer term (FY 2021–25). Despite persistent global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and volatile commodity prices, India’s exports have continued to expand in a broad-based manner. During Apr–Jan of FY 2025–26, total exports of ...
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