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India continues to deepen its trade engagement with African markets, strengthening economic ties and exploring new avenues for export growth. The broad-based expansion across East, Southern and North Africa reflects the growing scope for enhanced trade cooperation and stronger market linkages between India and the African continent. #IndiaAfricaTrade #GlobalTrade #DoC_GoI @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India’s expanding trade engagement across Southern Africa is opening avenues for stronger economic cooperation and market diversification. The growing contribution of Angola and Mozambique highlights the potential of emerging markets in strengthening India's trade partnerships across the region. #IndiaAfricaTrade #SouthernAfrica #IndianExports #GlobalTrade #DoC_GoI @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India and Poland are taking forward their Strategic Partnership through greater cooperation in trade, investment and emerging technologies. The recent high-level engagements also explored opportunities for stronger business linkages and industrial collaboration between the two countries. Addressing the India–Poland Business Forum in Warsaw, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri @JitinPrasada highlighted the opportunities emerging from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement and called upon businesses to build stronger partnerships, expand market access and explore new avenues for economic cooperation. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai… #IndiaPolandRelations #BilateralTrade #IndiaEUFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India’s export growth to Australia is gaining strength across a wider range of product categories. Precision and medical instruments, rubber products and plastics have recorded notable growth, while off-highway dumpers have witnessed a sharp rise in exports. The growing demand across these diverse sectors reflects the expanding reach of Indian industrial and engineering products in the Australian market, further strengthening India–Australia trade ties. #IndiaAustraliaTrade #IndianExports #ExportGrowth #DoC_GoI @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India’s trade engagement with Kenya and Tanzania reflects the growing significance of East Africa as a market for Indian exports. Demand across energy, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and agricultural products highlights the diverse range of Indian goods reaching these markets. The growing presence of Indian manufactured and consumer products in these economies reflects the diversification of India’s export basket and strengthens East Africa’s significance as a strategic market for Indian exports. #IndiaAfricaTrade #IndianExports #GlobalTrade @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India, as the 2026 Kimberley Process Chair, convened a consultation under Shri Yashvir Singh, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, in Luanda, Angola, on the sidelines of ADPA@20 with Working Group Chairs, Vice Chairs and Observers of the Kimberley Process to deliberate on key institutional and policy priorities. Discussions covered the status of the diamond industry, including sustainability, funding of the KP Secretariat, digitalisation and compliance. The deliberations will help build a shared understanding and inform the way forward for the KP Plenary in New Delhi, scheduled from November 30 to December 4, 2026, preceded by the New Delhi Diamond Dialogue (KP Forum) on November 29, 2026. India remains committed to fostering constructive dialogue, consensus-based decision-making and a more transparent, effective and inclusive Kimberley Process. #KimberleyProcess #KPChair2026 #ADPA20 @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India’s export engagement with Australia continues to expand, supported by a diverse range of products across food preparations, consumer goods, machinery and engineering sectors. Growing exports of edible preparations, vegetable and fruit products, and other traditional Indian products reflect the wide range of opportunities for Indian exporters in the Australian market. The increasing contribution of manufactured and engineering-intensive products, alongside the continued strength of mineral fuel exports, highlights the diversification of India’s export basket and the growing depth of India–Australia trade relations. #IndiaAustraliaTrade #IndianExports #ExportGrowth @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India’s exports to Norway have recorded steady growth, with a diverse range of products reaching the market. Organic chemicals led the export basket, while ships and boats and battery electric vehicles registered a notable rise from virtually negligible levels in FY2024–25. From chemicals and engineering goods to technical textiles, food products, footwear and jewellery, Indian exports reflect the breadth of the country’s manufacturing and production capabilities. #IndiaExports #Norway #TradeUpdate @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India’s expanding exports to the Dominican Republic reflect the growing reach of its pharmaceutical, automotive, engineering and other manufacturing sectors. A diversified export basket is strengthening India’s trade presence in the Caribbean market. The growing demand for Indian products across sectors highlights the role of manufacturing hubs across states in expanding India’s global trade partnerships and reaching new markets. #IndiaExports #DominicanRepublic #TradeData @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and in association with the Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, organised a State-Level Workshop on “Leveraging FTAs – Outreach Programme” at Gandhinagar to strengthen export competitiveness and promote greater participation of MSMEs in global trade. The workshop brought together government officials, industry representatives and export promotion agencies to discuss preferential market access under India's FTAs, sector-specific export opportunities, Rules of Origin and international quality standards. Dedicated sectoral sessions also focused on identifying market opportunities, strengthening export readiness and developing a comprehensive State Action Plan to help MSMEs translate FTA opportunities into tangible export growth. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #LeveragingFTAs #IndianExports #MSMEs #GlobalTrade @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

India and the European Union discussed ways to facilitate two-way trade, improve market access and strengthen supply chain resilience. The engagements also covered cooperation in sustainable development, clean energy, green technologies and customs procedures. Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 held meetings with senior European Commission officials and industry representatives in Brussels, including a BusinessEurope roundtable and discussions with stakeholders from the diamond industry. The engagements focused on strengthening the India–EU economic and strategic partnership and expanding opportunities for businesses on both sides. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai… #IndiaEU #IndiaEUTrade #TradeAndInvestment @PIB_India

India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) offer preferential market access for eligible Indian goods and services, subject to the provisions of each agreement. The outreach programme in Jaipur brought exporters and stakeholders together to discuss tariff preferences, Rules of Origin, quality and certification requirements, and sector-specific opportunities, particularly in gems and jewellery. The focus is on helping Rajasthan’s enterprises identify suitable international markets and make effective use of available trade benefits. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai… #IndiaExports #FTAs #MSMEs #ExportPromotion @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94