New Delhi, April 28 -- Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations at Bharat Mandapam to deliberate on strengthening India's export ecosystem following the India-New Zealand FTA signing, according to the ministry.

The meeting, held on April 27, was attended by representatives of 30 EPCs and apex industry chambers, along with senior officials from the Department of Commerce and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).

Addressing the gathering, the Minister said India's total merchandise and services exports reached a record USD 860.09 billion in FY 2025-26, registering a 4.22 per cent year-on-year growth. He noted that sectors such as engi...