Category: industry

The seventh round of negotiations for the India-Peru Trade Agreement took place in New Delhi, India from April 8 to April 11, 2024. The discussions involved understanding priorities and concerns of each other and ensuring that the negotiations are rooted in mutual respect and benefit. At the start of the seventh-round negotiations, Mr. Sunil Barthwal, […]

IPEF Forum aims to mobilize investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and renewable energy projects IPEF Forum calls for applications from tech companies, startups; to showcase Indian investible sustainable infra projects on EV, solar The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was launched in May 2022 and currently includes 14 partners – Australia, Brunei Darussalam, […]

DPIIT organises Workshop on ‘Integration of Economic/User Ministries/Departments on PM Gatishakti National Master Plan’ Workshop to sensitise user Ministries/ Departments about onboarding of GIS Data Layers on PM GatiShakti and benefits of using platform Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organised a pivotal Workshop on ‘Integration of […]

205% surge in services procured from GeM 21 lakh sellers and service providers onboarded on GeM Government e Marketplace has closed this financial year with ₹ 4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise value (GMV) – doubling its GMV clocked at the end of previous Fiscal Year. This testifies to the portal’s unique digital capabilities and […]

SCO Startup Forumto catalyze innovation and collaboration among startups The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was organized on 19th March 2024 in New Delhi. The initiative focused on broadening startup interactions among the SCO Member States, fostering an environment conducive to innovation, promoting job creation, and inspiring young talent to […]

GI Registration jumps three-fold; Design and Copyright registrations at all-time high Patents Rules, 2024 notified with several provisions to simplify Patent prosecution and maintenance The Patent Rules, 2024 has been officially notified, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards fostering innovation and economic development. These rules introduce several provisions aimed at simplifying the process […]

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has been actively engaging in boosting e-commerce exports from the country, leveraging its ‘District as Export Hubs’ initiative. The goal is to promote and enable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to explore the international markets through e-commerce channels. Taking this […]

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry organised a LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) Valedictory Session yesterday in New Delhi. Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh felicitated 12 logistics players across various categories. The event was attended by more than 100 participants comprising of screening committee […]

APEDA formulates roadmap to push organic exports from Uttarakhand and Sikkim Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in a significant move to bolster India’s organic export sector has created a dedicated organic promotion division for the promotion of organic exports. This division is now serving as a focal point for coordinating efforts […]

The 3rd meeting of AITIGA Joint Committee for undertaking the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was hosted by India in Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi from 16-19 February 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India and Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, […]