Minister of Commerce and Industry

Addressing a Press Conference on the #IndiaUSJointStatement. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Future-ready partnership 🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸 From addressing non-tariff barriers to aligning standards and advancing joint technology cooperation, the India US Trade Deal reinforces a shared commitment to facilitating trade, expanding market opportunities, and strengthening bilateral economic engagement. #IndiaUSJointStatement

The India-US Trade Deal will not only provide greater access to the US market for Indian products but also support our labour intensive sectors. Additionally, it will give a big boost to our digital infrastructure. #IndiaUSJointStatement

किसान सुरक्षित, देश विकसित... भारत-अमेरिका व्यापार समझौते में डेयरी, फल, सब्ज़ियाँ, मसाले और अन्य अनाजों को संरक्षित किया गया है। इससे घरेलू किसानों के हित सुरक्षित होंगे, स्थानीय कृषि को इतने बड़े बाजार में preferential access से मजबूती मिलेगी और आत्मनिर्भर भारत की दिशा में एक और सशक्त कदम बढ़ेगा। #IndiaUSJointStatement

The interests of our farmers remain paramount in all trade negotiations. The Modi Government remains fully committed to protecting our Annadatas and securing rural livelihoods. No concessions have been extended to sensitive agricultural sector produce in grains, fruits, vegetables, spices, oilseeds, dairy, poultry, & meat amongst many others while securing preferential access for Indian goods through the India-U.S. Interim Agreement framework. #IndiaUSJointStatement

Under the decisive leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji, India has reached a framework for an Interim Agreement with the US. This will open a $30 trillion market for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs, farmers and fishermen. The increase in exports will create lakhs of new job opportunities for our women and youth. As part of this framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, providing a huge market opportunity in key sectors such as textiles & apparel, leather & footwear, plastic & rubber products, organic chemicals, home décor, artisanal products, and select machinery in the world’s largest economy. Additionally, tariffs will go down to zero on a wide range of goods, including generic pharmaceuticals, gems & diamonds, and aircraft parts, thereby further enhancing India’s export competitiveness and Make in India. India will also get exemptions under section 232 on aircraft parts, tariff rate quota on auto parts and negotiated outcomes on generic pharmaceuticals, leading to tangible export gains in these sectors. At the same time, the Agreement reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding farmers’ interests and sustaining rural livelihoods by completely protecting sensitive agricultural and dairy products, including maize, wheat, rice, soya, poultry, milk, cheese, ethanol(fuel), tobacco, certain vegetables, meat, etc. This agreement will help India and the US remain focused on working together to further deepen economic cooperation, reflecting shared commitment to sustainable growth for our people and businesses. Towards realising Viksit Bharat ! 📖 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

My statement in the Lok Sabha on #IndiaUSTradeDeal twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Addressing the media on #IndiaUSTradeDeal. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Congratulations to Prime Minister @NarendraModi ji and President @RealDonaldTrump, as well as to the people of India and the United States, on the landmark trade agreement. This reflects the power of two like-minded, fair-trading democracies working together for shared prosperity. Grateful to PM @NarendraModi ji and President @realDonaldTrump for their visionary and decisive leadership, and strong commitment to strengthening India–U.S. ties. This unlocks the power of two large democracies working together for the shared prosperity of their people. Both India and US are natural allies and our partnership will co-create technologies, co-develop solutions, and work together for peace, growth, and a brighter future for India and US. This agreement unlocks unprecedented opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers to Make in India for the world, Design in India for the world, and Innovate in India for the world. It will help India get technology from the US. It is not just a trade deal - it is a historic turning point that will reshape India–U.S. relations and accelerate our journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. 🇮🇳🇺🇸 @PMOIndia @POTUS @JamiesonGreer @USAmbIndia

Big gains for Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. Powering export-led growth. #IndiaEUTradeDeal

Big gains for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka & Punjab. Preferential access to the EU markets to accelerate exports. #IndiaEUTradeDeal

Our states will be huge beneficiaries of the #IndiaEUTradeDeal, signed under the leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji. Learn how. 🧵

Our startups are powering India’s growth journey! 🇮🇳🚀 Tomorrow, the @StartupIndia completes a decade since its launch, also marking #NationalStartupDay. Envisioned by PM @NarendraModi ji, the initiative continues to nurture innovation, promote entrepreneurship, and enable investment-driven growth. On this occasion, PM Modi ji will grace the #10YearsOfStartupIndia celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, further strengthening India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and inspiring a future of job creators. 🔗 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

APEDA continues to strengthen India's agri-exports...🇮🇳✈️ In the first-ever air shipment, three GI-tagged products from Karnataka: Nanjangud Rasabale Banana, Mysore Betel Leaves and Indi Lime, have been exported to the Maldives. This shipment is a testament to @APEDADOC’s consistent efforts to boost India's agri exports, supporting farmers, expanding market access, and promoting India’s GI heritage on the global stage.

Had a productive dialogue with EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, Mr. @MarosSefcovic, in Brussels. We made good progress and provided strategic guidance to our negotiating teams & reaffirmed our strong political resolve to deliver a fair, balanced, & ambitious agreement aligned with the economic priorities of both India and the EU. 🇮🇳🤝🇪🇺

In continuation of our efforts to secure a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), I held high-level talks with the EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, Mr. @MarosSefcovic, in Brussels. During this dialogue, we deliberated across key areas of the proposed agreement. We reaffirmed our commitment to a rules-based trading framework and a modern economic partnership that safeguards the interests of farmers and MSMEs while integrating Indian industries into global supply chains. 🇮🇳🇪🇺

Gains for pharma and enginnering, manufacturing & industrial goods sectors.

Gains for labour-intensive sectors like textiles, leather & footwear.

India & New Zealand have concluded a Free Trade Agreement under PM @NarendraModi ji's dynamic leadership. #IndiaNZFTA 📖 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @PiyushGoyal @DoC_GoI

Gains for services sector.