**Summary:**
On September 3, 2025, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Industry Associations to address the challenges posed by rising global tariffs and explore strategies to maintain export competitiveness. The meeting included representatives from various sectors, including Textiles, Apparel, Engineering, Gems & Jewellery, Leather, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, and Services, as well as senior officials from the Department of Commerce and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Discussions focused on the impact of recent tariff increases on Indian products in key international markets and the need for targeted, sector-specific interventions. Minister Goyal reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting Indian exporters, creating an enabling environment, and finding long-term solutions in the national interest. He encouraged exporters to upgrade product quality, align with global standards, diversify supply chains, and explore alternative markets. The government is committed to addressing sectoral concerns, driving sustained export growth, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and providing a supportive ecosystem through ease of doing business initiatives and timely policy interventions. The press release was issued by PIB Delhi; the release ID is 2163475, and the contact persons are Abhishek Dayal and Ishita Biswas.
Key Entities Referenced
Piyush Goyal: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, chairing the meeting with exporters.
Export Promotion Councils (EPCs): Organizations representing exporters in various sectors, participating in the meeting.
Department of Commerce: A governmental department whose senior officials participated in the meeting.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): An organization whose senior officials participated in the meeting.
Indian products: Products originating from India that are subject to tariff increases.
Textiles, Apparel, Engineering, Gems Jewellery, Leather, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, and Services: Sectors represented by EPCs and industry associations that raised specific concerns.
India: The country whose export interests are being safeguarded.
Delhi: Location of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) where the release was posted.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri
Piyush Goyal Chairs Meeting with Exporters on
Global Trade Dynamics
Posted On: 03 SEP 2025 7:50PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a meeting with Export Promotion
Councils (EPCs) and Industry Associations today to address rising global tariffs, explore solutions, and chart
a path forward amid shifting trade dynamics. The meeting saw the participation of representatives of EPCs
and Industry Associations, senior officials from the Department of Commerce, and the Directorate General of
Foreign Trade (DGFT).
The discussions primarily centred on recent developments regarding tariff increases on certain Indian
products. Exporters and industry representatives highlighted the challenges posed by these tariff barriers, their
impact on the competitiveness of Indian goods in key international markets, and emphasized the need for
targeted, sector-specific interventions.
Shri Goyal reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the interests of Indian
exporters amidst the evolving global trade scenario. He assured industry representatives that the Government
is actively engaged in creating an enabling environment to help exporters navigate recent challenges.
EPCs and industry associations from sectors including Textiles, Apparel, Engineering, Gems & Jewellery,
Leather, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, and Services raised sector-specific concerns. They
appreciated the Government’s proactive engagement and assured their full support in enhancing India’s trade
resilience.
Emphasising a proactive approach, the Minister highlighted ongoing efforts to find long-term solutions in the
national interest. He urged exporters to upgrade product quality, align with global standards, diversify supply
chains, and explore alternate markets. There was a broad consensus on the need for alternative mechanisms,
with the Government committed to addressing sectoral concerns and driving sustained export growth
The Minister emphasized that India’s long-term goal is to strengthen domestic manufacturing, boost exports.
He assured EPC and industry representatives that the Government remains committed to providing a
supportive ecosystem through ease of doing business initiatives, targeted trade support, and timely policy
interventions to mitigate the impact of rising tariff measures.
***
Abhishek Dayal/ Ishita Biswas
(Release ID: 2163475)