Minister of Commerce and Industry

India's TOFFEE TALE would surely be melody to the ears! Exports have grown nearly 166% since 2013-14. 🍬

India and New Zealand, under the leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji and PM of New Zealand Mr. @ChrisLuxonMP, have signed the #IndiaNZFTA, India’s first women-led Free Trade Agreement and a defining milestone in our bilateral economic journey. Successfully concluded in a record nine months, with the steadfast efforts of New Zealand Trade Minister Mr. @ToddMcClayMP and both negotiating teams, this landmark agreement reflects deep mutual trust, shared ambition, and a common commitment to prosperity. It grants 100% duty-free access for Indian exports to New Zealand, opening significant opportunities for MSMEs, farmers, women, youth, professionals and job-creating sectors, while safeguarding India’s sensitive interests through a balanced and calibrated framework. This forward-looking agreement will also facilitate $20 billion of investment into India, deepening our cooperation in trade, services, investment, innovation, mobility, agriculture productivity and education, and creating pathways for skilled talent and students. A truly win-win partnership that advances the vision of Viksit Bharat, strengthens India-New Zealand ties, and sets a new benchmark for inclusive and trusted global cooperation. 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇿

The direct beneficiaries of this integration will be our youth and women, the backbone of these labour-intensive sectors. It will ensure better value for their work while boosting rural incomes and driving prosperity. #IndiaNZFTA

The signing of the #IndiaNZFTA marks an important milestone in India-New Zealand bilateral ties. It will create new opportunities in India across sectors through higher investments, wider market access, and stronger services cooperation. This is truly a landmark step that will take our partnership to greater heights. 🇮🇳🇳🇿

PM @NarendraModi ji’s message on the landmark signing of the #IndiaNZFTA. 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇿

Union Minister Shri @PiyushGoyal elaborates how the India-New Zealand FTA removes tariffs on Indian exports, boosting labour-intensive sectors and strengthening MSMEs, while ensuring that sectors like agriculture and dairy remain fully protected. The FTA also expands opportunities for students and skilled professionals, alongside support for agricultural productivity and investment commitments.

Addressed the India-New Zealand Business Forum along with my friend Mr. @ToddMcClayMP, Minister for Trade & Investment, New Zealand. The strong participation and ideas shared by business leaders from both sides highlighted the vast potential for deeper trade, investment, and innovation-led collaboration among our nations. Highlighted how India's vast market, skilled talent, digital capabilities, and manufacturing strengths complement New Zealand's expertise in agri-tech, clean energy, and fintech. Look forward to unlocking the full potential of the #IndiaNZFTA to create new opportunities for businesses in both countries, strengthen value chains, and further deepen our economic partnership. 🇮🇳🇳🇿 📹 youtu.be/5OjiwArDNU8

The #IndiaNZFTA is India's first women-led FTA. 🇮🇳 It reflects a decisive advancement of PM @NarendraModi ji's vision of transforming global economic partnerships into tangible gains for farmers, women, youth, and job-creating industries. Penned my thoughts on this forward-looking agreement in @IndianExpress. Do read: indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

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. 🧵