The Latest Breaking News from the Commerce Ministry

Piyush Goyal to visit US from Sept 29 to Oct 5, attend G20 Trade Ministers meeting

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the United States from September 29 to October 5 and participate in the G20 Trade Ministers meeting, the Commerce Ministry said. The visit comes as India continues engagement with the US on trade and economic issues, with Goyal set to hold official…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

India pitches for mutually beneficial trade at ASEAN meet

India highlighted its continued commitment to fostering strong trade partnerships and ensuring that regional trade agreements are mutually beneficial at the ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation held in Manila, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

UK recognises India's CCTS; carbon price to be accepted under CBAM regime: Comm Secy

The United Kingdom has recognized India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. This recognition allows carbon price relief under Britain's CBAM regime. Indian exporters will benefit from reduced double taxation on their goods. The Commerce Ministry is addressing freight cost increases for exporters. Efforts are underway to ensure ship and container access…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

China considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips

Regulators led ​by the China's Ministry of ​Commerce (MofCom) ⁠have been ‌consulting ​leading ​domestic AI ⁠and chipmaking groups on ​how to prevent ​China's advanced technologies and star start-ups from ‌being acquired by the west, ​the ​report ⁠said, citing two people involved in the ​discussions.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Franchise costs cut through government subsidy scheme

The Commerce Ministry has launched a subsidy scheme for individuals seeking to purchase franchises.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

Govt cheap meal plan offers little relief, critics say

The Commerce Ministry's proposed 40-baht rice-and-curry scheme has come under fire, with critics saying its benefits would be limited and that it would amount to a stopgap measure rather than a long-term growth policy.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

Govt boosts fake-goods raids

The Commerce Ministry has stepped up its crackdown on counterfeit goods after authorities seized more than 1.65 million infringing items worth 786 million baht in the first half of 2026.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12

Ministry pitches 40-baht meal plan

The Commerce Ministry is targeting 100,000 food stalls nationwide for a 40-baht rice-and-curry scheme to help alleviate living costs.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

Nominee crackdown steps up

The Commerce Ministry has vowed to intensify its crackdown on the illegal use of Thai nominees by foreign investors as part of a broader effort to protect fair competition and the country's economic interests.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4

China sanctions US tech giants weeks after Pentagon blacklisted Chinese firms

China's commerce ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 US tech companies, blocking them from exporting “dual-use” items, which have military and non-military applications, to the US. The companies barred from doing business with the US include drone makers and some involved in rare earths. Beijing's move comes weeks after…

France 24 · Jun 22