The Impressive TimesNEW DELHI,25 JUNE 2026: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired an interaction with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Industry Associations in New Delhi to review progress under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and discuss measures to accelerate India’s export growth.
The meeting focused on developing a coordinated action plan to expand India’s global trade footprint, explore new markets, promote emerging products, and enhance the contribution of export councils towards achieving higher export targets.
Piyush Goyal emphasized that EPCs must move beyond individual concerns and work as strategic partners with the government to strengthen India’s export ecosystem. He urged councils and industry bodies to submit focused, measurable, and outcome-based proposals while effectively utilizing opportunities created through India’s trade agreements.
To improve trade facilitation and ensure faster resolution of exporter-related issues, the Minister announced a structured schedule for various statutory and facilitation committees. Committees including Norms Committee, Policy Relaxation Committee, EPCG Committee, and Exim Facilitation Committees will now meet regularly to reduce pendency, ensure timely decisions, and provide a predictable environment for exporters.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal highlighted that the success of the Export Promotion Mission would depend on effective implementation and greater participation by exporters. He encouraged EPCs to create awareness about schemes such as export factoring, credit guarantees, export credit support, and new market opportunities.
He also stressed the importance of strengthening export warehousing, logistics support, certification assistance, trade intelligence, and participation in international trade events. EPCs were encouraged to leverage Free Trade Agreements and identify high-potential markets for Indian products.
The meeting also focused on the District Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, with officials encouraging EPCs to work closely with district-level authorities to identify export potential in local products, including GI-tagged items, agricultural goods, and traditional crafts.
Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) highlighted the importance of a mission-mode approach, increased e-commerce exports, district-level participation, and encouraging young entrepreneurs to enter global markets.
Officials informed that several interventions under the Export Promotion Mission have already been launched, while further improvements are being made based on industry feedback. The government aims to strengthen export support systems and create a more efficient ecosystem to help Indian businesses compete globally.
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