New Delhi, October 30, 2025: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Industry Associations at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on October 29, 2025.
Senior officials from the Department of Commerce, Department of Revenue, and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), along with heads of leading industry bodies, participated in the discussions.
During the meeting, detailed presentations were made by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Department of Commerce on major reforms implemented in the first half of FY 2025–26, as well as upcoming policy measures aimed at facilitating exports and improving India’s global trade competitiveness.
The deliberations covered a wide range of topics — including sectoral challenges, export diversification, performance trends, and the roadmap for future growth. Representatives from key sectors such as textiles, engineering, gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, services, telecom, medical devices, leather, and apparel were present, alongside leading industry associations like FIEO, CII, FICCI, PHDCCI, SIAM, ASSOCHAM, and NASSCOM.
The stakeholders appreciated the government’s continuous efforts in fostering a facilitative trade environment, reducing regulatory barriers, and expanding market opportunities for Indian exporters through global partnerships and policy support.
In his address, Shri Piyush Goyal reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a resilient and export-oriented economy, emphasizing the ongoing initiatives aimed at ease of doing business, export infrastructure, and market access expansion.
“Our collective vision is to empower Indian exporters with the confidence, resources, and global reach needed to make India a leader in international trade,”
the Minister stated during the meeting.
The session also highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration in achieving the national export targets and sustaining India’s upward momentum in global trade.
Source: PIB
