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Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 represented India at the 55th St. Gallen Symposium, Switzerland. India is rapidly cementing its position as a global manufacturing destination with thriving ecosystems across semiconductors, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and precision engineering. Backed by robust Production-Linked and Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes, India offers global companies the ideal environment to invest, manufacture, and grow at scale. The India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) opens a new chapter for Swiss companies the world leaders in precision engineering and innovative pharmaceuticals. It delivers the certainty, predictability, and policy stability that businesses need to make bold, long-term investment decisions - fast-tracking a partnership built to benefit both economies for generations to come. #IndiaEFTATEPA #IndiaSwitzerland #IndiaRising #InvestInIndia #DoC_GoI @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

Under the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, Government of India has ensured comprehensive safeguard mechanisms in accordance with WTO norms to uphold the interests of domestic industries. The Agreement reflects India's commitment to fair, balanced, and inclusive trade that protects its domestic manufacturing and production sectors. Read More: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #IndiaNewZealandFTA #BilateralTrade #TradeAgreement @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

India achieved a historic export milestone in FY 2025–26, with total exports reaching an all-time high of US$ 863.11 billion. Services exports surged to US$ 421.32 billion, registering strong growth of 8.71%, while merchandise exports remained steady reflecting India’s growing global competitiveness and a resilient trade ecosystem. Total exports (merchandise and services) climbed to US$ 863.11 billion in 2025–26, up from US$ 825.26 billion in 2024–25, reflecting a steady growth of 4.59%. #IndiaExports #GlobalTrade #EconomicGrowth #TradeMilestone @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

Dept. of Commerce revises RoDTEP schedules. ✔ 194 tariff lines updated ✔ Aligned with Customs Tariff Act (Finance Act, 2026) ✔ Effective from May 1, 2026 For seamless rollout & smoother export claims. Read More: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #RoDTEP #ExportPolicy #EaseOfDoingBusiness #TradeUpdate #DoC_GoI @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

The 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting highlighted strong bilateral ties, focusing on collaboration in trade fairs, agricultural exchange, urban development, and mutual recognition of professional services. It concluded with a renewed commitment to deepen trade and economic relations, emphasizing faster implementation, stronger institutional frameworks, and broader sectoral cooperation. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… #IndiaTanzania #TradeGrowth #EconomicPartnership #FutureReady #DoC_GoI @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 addressed the 55th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland on 06 May 2026, on “200 Days of TEPA – Lessons From the Swiss–Indian Trade Agreement”, alongside Ms. Helene Budliger, State Secretary for Economic Affairs. The discussions highlighted early gains for both sides under the India-EFTA TEPA and reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and Switzerland to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation. #IndiaEFTATEPA #IndiaSwitzerland #DoC_GoI @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India