News & Media Updates
New Delhi, July 5 (KNN) The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is expected to come into effect in the coming months, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday.
Read MoreNew Delhi, Jul 5 (KNN) India has formally notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its intention to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to Washington's decision to levy 25 per cent duties on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and select auto parts fr0m India.
Read MoreNew Delhi, Jul 5 (KNN) India is pushing for lower import duties on its leather, footwear, and textile exports during its ongoing trade discussions with the United States.
Read MoreNew Delhi, Jul 5 (KNN) India's marine exports have failed to meet the ambitious targets set under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), mainly due to policy bottlenecks and sluggish global demand.
Read MoreNew Delhi, Jul 7 (KNN) The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the trade investigation arm of India's Commerce Ministry, has launched an anti-dumping investigation into polyethylene imports from six Middle Eastern countries.
Read MoreNew Delhi, Jul 5 (KNN) The Startup Policy Forum has announced the launch of #100DesiDeepTechs, a comprehensive multi-stakeholder initiative designed to identify and support 100 prominent deep-tech startups across India.
Read MoreNew Delhi, Jul 7 (KNN) Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has raised concerns about potential implications of allowing genetically modified (GM) agricultural products from the United States under a proposed trade agreement currently being negotiated between India and the US. The interim trade pact is expected to be announced before July 9, 2025.
Read MoreChennai, Jul 7 (KNN) Seiko Epson Corporation has officially inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion strategy.
Read MoreNew Delhi, July 5 (KNN) India’s toy industry, once heavily reliant on imports, now exports to 153 countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2025 in New Delhi.
Read MoreMumbai, July 5 (KNN) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, addressed a press conference in Mumbai on July 4, highlighting the significant progress made by the MSME sector — a key pillar of India’s economic framework.
Read MoreA centre of excellence planned in Delhi for SMEs
The Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) and financial institution IFCI plan to set up a “Centre of Excellence for Aspiring SMEs”. A delegation from the FISME recently met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in this regard.
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MSME delegation urges FM Nirmala Sitharaman to prioritize medium enterprises for economic growth
FISME proposed the setting up of the “Center of Excellence for Aspiring SMEs,” which will help foster growth and development by access to the latest technologies, and strategic partnership between Indian SMEs and foreign companies, with a special focus on Joint Ventures with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
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