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Commerce Minister to visit Germany and Netherlands to boost trade and investment

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on 21 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal will visit Germany from 22 to 24 October and the Netherlands from 24 to 27 October 2026. The visit aims to expand bilateral trade, advance technological collaboration in areas like green mobility and AI, and explore opportunities related to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement.

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Core industries grew by 7.9% in September 2026

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on 21 October 2026 that the Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew by 7.9 per cent year-on-year in September 2026. This is an increase from the 5.9 per cent growth recorded in August 2026.

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core industries
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From 1 April 2026: cumulative growth period for ICI (+2 more) · Across India
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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement takes effect on 20 October 2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on 19 October 2026 that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 20 October 2026. The agreement provides 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market for Indian goods, benefiting MSMEs, farmers, and women entrepreneurs, though sensitive items like dairy and sugar remain excluded.

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Indian exporters, including MSMEs, artisans, farmers, and women entrepreneurs; Indian youth and professionals
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From 20 October 2026: India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement entry into force (+1 more) · New Zealand
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Government launches National Strategic Trade Command Centre for data-driven trade monitoring

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on 15 October 2026 the launch of the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC). This digital platform provides senior officials with a consolidated view of India's trade performance, export schemes, and regulatory approvals to enable evidence-based decision-making.

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senior policymakers and government officials
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On 15 October 2026: Launch of the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) · Across India
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India's total exports estimated at US$ 476.20 billion for April-September 2026-27

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry reported on 15 October 2026 that India's cumulative exports of merchandise and services for April-September 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 476.20 billion, a 13.84% increase over the previous year. For September 2026 alone, total exports were estimated at US$ 80.75 billion, while total imports reached US$ 94.05 billion.

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national trade sectors
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From 1 April 2026: cumulative trade estimation period (+1 more) · Across India
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India and Brunei Darussalam discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on 14 October 2026 that the third India–Brunei Darussalam Joint Trade Committee meeting was held to strengthen commercial ties. The discussions focused on improving market access, expanding bilateral trade, and facilitating the export of Indian agricultural and animal products to Brunei Darussalam.

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government and business sectors of India and Brunei Darussalam
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On 14 October 2026: Third meeting of the India–Brunei Darussalam Joint Trade Committee · India and Brunei Darussalam
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Government marks five years of PM GatiShakti infrastructure planning

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on 13 October 2026 that the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan has completed five years of integrated infrastructure planning. The initiative uses a geospatial digital platform to coordinate projects across 58 Central Ministries, Departments, and all 36 States and Union Territories.

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transportation and logistics domains
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On 1 October 2021: launch of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (+1 more) · Across India
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India and UK aim to double bilateral trade by 2030

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on 12 October 2026 that India and the UK aim to double their bilateral trade by 2030. This goal is supported by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which provides zero-duty access to the UK market for most Indian exports and opens opportunities for UK exporters.

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exporters
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Not stated in the document · India and UK
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India and UK review trade agreement at 16th JETCO meeting

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on 12 October 2026 that India and the UK held the 16th Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed the progress of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has enabled the export of Indian electronics and Joha rice to the UK, and Scottish salmon and whisky to India.

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businesses
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On 12 October 2026: 16th meeting of the India–UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) (+1 more) · India and UK
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