Jan 19, 2026 News Image Commerce Ministry formulates specific guidelines for missions abroad to boost exports.
The government has formulated specific guidelines for Indian missions abroad as it steps up efforts to boost exports through market diversification amid global economic uncertainties, an official said. The official said trade promotion guidelines for Indian commercial missions abroad include management of non-tariff barriers, market engagement activities, planning and resource management, trade intelligence and market research.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image India-US partnership is growing across trade, technology: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor.
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday concluded his 'successful' visit to Mumbai, highlighting the growing partnership between India and the United States across trade, technology, education, energy and resilient supply chains. In a post on X, he said, 'Wrapping up a very successful trip to Mumbai! Great meetings with Devendra Fadnavis, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Tata Companies N Chandrasekaran, executives from India's pharmaceutical sector, and religious faith leaders. We're building strong momentum across trade, technology, education, energy, and resilient supply chains as the US-India partnership continues to grow!'
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India's trade.
India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggests trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report, titled ;A Blueprint for Modernizing India's Import Tariffs and Customs Regime', outlined the need for reforms, spanning tariff policy, customs procedures, export incentives and manpower deployment.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image Exports 'highly positive' in January so far: Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the country's exports during the fortnight of January are 'highly' positive, global economic uncertainties notwithstanding. The minister, however, did not disclose the numbers.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image India-EU free trade pact will be ‘mother of all deals’, says Piyush Goyal.
The free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc EU will be the 'mother of all deals', Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He also said that the proposed agreement will be a good and mutually beneficial trade pact.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image India-US trade deal: US lawmakers urge President Trump to seek lower Indian tariffs on pulse crops in BTA talks.
Two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to push for favourable provisions for pulse crop in any future trade deal with India, saying American producers face a 'significant competitive disadvantage' due to what they described as 'unfair' tariffs imposed by New Delhi. In a letter dated Jan 16 addressed to Trump, Republican Senators Steve Daines of Montana and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said their states are the top two producers of pulse crops, including peas, while India is the world's largest consumer, accounting for about 27 per cent of global consumption.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image India works to protect Chabahar Port after waiver ends.
India is working around US sanctions against the Chabahar Port to safeguard its interests after the expiry of the sanctions waiver in April through a unique arrangement with Iran. India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), which is managing the port since 2024 under a 10-year pact with Iran, could enter into an arrangement with a local entity to manage the Chabahar Port with a guarantee that this right will be transferred back to India when sanctions are lifted, ET has reliably learnt.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image India overhauls customs duty rules to help exporters and smaller businesses.
The Indian government today notified a major change in customs rules to help smaller businesses and exporters find it easier to claim duty benefits. The government has overhauled customs rules to put exports sent by post at par with regular cargo exports, making it easier for exporters and smaller businesses to claim incentives such as duty drawback, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and Remission of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) schemes.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image India allows 5 lakh tonnes of wheat product exports, partially lifting three-year ban.
Ahead of the next wheat harvesting season, which starts from April, India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has allowed 5 lakh tonnes (lt) of wheat products for export, partially lifting a ban imposed in 2022. The move may help the Indian diaspora buy atta, maida, and sooji from domestic brands they can easily identify, experts said.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 19, 2026 News Image US senators from top pulse-producing states urge Trump intervention to reduce India tariffs.
Two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to push for favourable provisions for pulse crop in any future trade deal with India, saying American producers face a 'significant competitive disadvantage' due to what they described as 'unfair' tariffs imposed by New Delhi. In a letter dated Jan 16 addressed to Trump, Republican Senators Steve Daines of Montana and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said their states are the top two producers of pulse crops, including peas, while India is the world's largest consumer, accounting for about 27 per cent of global consumption.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com