Dept of Commerce, GoI

India and Tanzania reinforced bilateral trade and economic cooperation at the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Dar es Salaam, with trade rising to $9.02 billion in 2025–26. Discussions focused on expanding collaboration across key sectors including digital public infrastructure, energy, agriculture, mining, and transport, alongside initiatives in skill development, MSME linkages, and technology transfer to deepen long-term strategic partnership. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #IndiaTanzania #BilateralTrade #EconomicCooperation #StrategicPartnership @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

The 5th Session of the India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on 29–30 April 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri @RajeshAgrawal94, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Amb. Dr. Samwel William Shelukindo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania. The session reviewed the progress achieved since the last JTC session and reaffirmed a shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation in Agriculture, Livestock, Energy, Skill Development, MSMEs, Railways, Shipbuilding, Infrastructure, Healthcare, etc. A wide range of additional areas of cooperation were discussed, including participation in trade fairs and exhibitions, exchange of agricultural scientists, housing and urban development, and mutual recognition agreements in professional services. #IndiaTanzania #BilateralTrade #EconomicCooperation #GlobalPartnership #DoC_GoI @PIB_India

Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary of India called on H.E. Ng'waru Jumanne Maghembe, Hon. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania on April 30, 2026 at the sidelines of 5th India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC).

Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary of India called on H.E. Dennis Lazaro Londo, Hon. Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry of the United Republic of Tanzania on April 30, 2026 at the sidelines of the 5th India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC).

Four years ago, when the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into force, it created a transformational opportunity for Indian farmers, MSMEs, and other businesses. Bilateral merchandise trade has grown strongly, crossing $100 Bn, with services trade also rising steadily and opening new markets and greater value. Expansion across key sectors like gems and jewellery, engineering goods, electronics, and agriculture is delivering tangible gains, and FDI inflows from the UAE and India's overseas investments further reflect our deepening economic linkages. 🇮🇳🇦🇪

Held a virtual interaction with Mr. @PeterKyle, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade. We explored ways to further enhance our trade & investment ties while fully leveraging the opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). 🇮🇳🇬🇧

The Department of Commerce invites applications for the positions of Young Professionals, Associates, Consultants and Senior Consultants in the streams of Economics, General Management, Data Science and Legal, on purely contractual basis. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through commerce.gov.in under Engagement of Independent Consultants. Applications can be submitted during 1st–15th of May, August, November and February. Detailed advertisement will be uploaded on the website before the start of each cycle. No hard copy is required to be sent. For any further query, candidates may approach at recruitment-e2@gov.in.

India–Kenya trade continues to grow, reaching USD 4.31 billion in 2025–26. The Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting advanced cooperation across trade facilitation, key sectors and business engagement, strengthening a balanced and future-ready partnership. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #IndiaKenya #IndiaExports #GlobalTrade #DoC_GoI @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

On the sidelines of the 5th 🇮🇳-🇹🇿 Joint Trade Committee (JTC), an India-Tanzaia Joint Business Meet was organized with participation several Indian and Tanzanian business leaders, including representatives from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

India continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in climate action and economic engagement. Ranked among the top performers in the G20 for climate targets, India has already achieved 260 GW of renewable capacity and met key goals eight years ahead of schedule, with a target of 500 GW clean energy by 2030. At the same time, India is actively engaging with over a dozen countries and regions on trade and economic partnerships, reflecting growing global confidence in the India growth story and expanding opportunities for Indian businesses worldwide. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #IndiaExports #ClimateAction #GlobalTrade #CleanEnergy #DoC_GoI @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal reviewed the roadmap to achieve USD 2 Trillion exports by 2030–31, with emphasis on MSMEs, agricultural exports, warehousing, certification and stronger Brand India positioning. The Export Promotion Mission continues to drive targeted, outcome-based support for exporters. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #IndiaExports #ExportGrowth #GlobalTrade #DoC_GoI @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

Held a productive meeting with department officials to explore ways to strengthen @GeM_India as a catalyst for transparent, competitive & inclusive public procurement. Deliberations focused on enhancing India's procurement ecosystem through digital enablement, robust price discovery & wider vendor participation, while empowering MSMEs, start-ups and women entrepreneurs to actively contribute to nation-building.

Held a productive meeting with Ms. Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Human Mobility of Ecuador. We discussed ways to further strengthen our trade & investment ties and explored new avenues of cooperation. Looking forward to deepening India-Ecuador bilateral relations. 🇮🇳🇪🇨

The 10th Meeting of the 🇮🇳–🇰🇪 Joint Trade Committee started at Nairobi today, co-chaired by Commerce Secretary of India @RajeshAgrawal94 and Principal Secretary for Trade of Kenya Ms Regina Akoth Ombam. Both sides held comprehensive discussions on enhancing bilateral trade, improving market access, addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and strengthening cooperation in key sectors including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, digital public infrastructure, fintech, energy, including Renewable Energy and manufacturing. Progress on development partnership and collaboration in areas such as logistics, infrastructure planning and capacity building was also reviewed. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to a more diversified, balanced and future-oriented economic partnership, and agreed to take forward institutional mechanisms to facilitate trade, resolve pending issues, and promote greater business-to-business engagement. @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @DPIITGoI @MITIKenya @GovLeeKinyanjui @Trade_Kenya @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @ANI @DDNewslive

Reforms are focused on expanding India’s exporter base through MSME integration, scaling up e-commerce exports and streamlining processes for faster, more efficient trade. A KPI-based framework is enabling measurable outcomes, while closer collaboration between industry and Government is strengthening export readiness across sectors. These efforts are aimed at improving ease of doing business and unlocking new growth opportunities for Indian exporters. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #ExportReforms #MSMEExports #EaseOfDoingBusiness #IndiaExports #DoC_GoI @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

Always a pleasure to be back with @CEEWIndia for the Dialogue on Advancing Resilience with Climate Intelligence, where I launched CRAVIS, a pioneering climate intelligence platform for evidence-based decision-making, and engaged in a fireside chat with Mr. @GhoshArunabha. Emphasised that India, under the leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji, has shown the world how climate action can create economic opportunity. Through renewable energy, green innovation and advanced clean technologies, our green enterprises are generating jobs and powering India’s growth story. With the strength of our startups, innovators and emerging technologies, I am confident that CRAVIS will play an important role in building a smart, data-driven future, accelerating our journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, and strengthening our fight against climate change. Explore CRAVIS: cravis.ai 📹 youtube.com/live/HgAd7FDkX…

Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 called on Prime Cabinet Secretary & Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi in Nairobi. Discussions focused on advancing India–Kenya economic partnership, collaboration in key sectors including, digital public infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and energy and building momentum from the 10th JTC. Formal invitation from India's External Affairs Minister for the India Africa Forum Summit was handed over by Commerce Secretary to the Minister. #IndiaAfrica #GlobalTrade #EconomicPartnership #IndiaAfricaForum #DoC_GoI @PIB_India

Watch LIVE 🔴 Minister Piyush Goyal addressing the dialogue on Advancing Resilience with Climate Change. youtube.com/live/HgAd7FDkX…