Address: Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi-110011
Phone No: +91 11 23062261 Fax : +91 11 23063418
Website: https://www.commerce.gov.in/
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE
| Shri Piyush Goyal | Minister | piyush.goyal@gov.in | +91 11 23039110, 23039111 |
| Shri Varun Kumar Baranwal ( IAS, GJ..2014 ) | Private Secretary | cimoffice@nic.in | +91 11 23039110, 23039111 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMERCE
| Shri Jitin Prasada | Minister of State | mos-ci@gov.in | +91 11 23039184, 23039185, 23039175 |
| Shri Neeraj Kumar Singh | Private Secretary | mos-ci@gov.in | +91 11 23039175, 23039184, 23039176 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
| Shri Rajesh Agrawal ( IAS, MN..1994 ) | Secretary | csoffice@nic.in | +91 11 23039251, 23039252, 23039253 |
| Shri Suchindra Misra (IDAS..1992) | Special Secretary | ss-doc@commerce.gov.in | +91 11 23039437 |
| Ms. Nigar Fatima Husain (IDES:96) | Additional Secretary and FA | – | +91 11 23062756, 23062101 |
| Shri Ajay Bhadoo ( IAS, GJ…1999 ) | Additional Secretary | astpd-doc@nic.in | +91 11 23039321 |
| Shri Amitabh Kumar ( IRS C&IT..1992 ) | Additional Secretary | astnm-doc@gov.in | +91 11 23039465 |
| Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav ( IAS, HY..2000 ) | Additional Secretary | nitinkyadav.ias@gov.in | +91 11 23039409 |
| Shri Darpan Jain ( IAS, KN…2001 ) | Additional Secretary | js1tpd-doc@nic.in | +91 11 23039474 |
| Shri Yashvir Singh (IES..1996) | Additional Secretary | as-1@commerce.gov.in | +91 11 23039475 |
| Ms. Kapil Chaudhary IRS (C&IT..2001) | Joint Secretary | JS-nea@commerce.gov.in | +91 11 23039341 |
| Shri Vimal Anand ( IRS, IT..2003 ) | Joint Secretary | vimal.anand@nic.in | +91 11 23039434 |
| Shri Manish Chadha | Joint Secretary | chadha.manish@gov.in | +91 11 23039414 |
| Shri Amit Kumar, IAS (JH: 2010) | Joint Secretary | js1.doc@commerce.gov.in | +91 11 23039403, 23039404 |
| Ms. Petal Dhillon ( IRTS…2002) | Joint Secretary | Petal.dhillon@nic.in | +91 11 23039449 |
| Shri Mohit Yadav (IFS..2002) | Joint Secretary | mohit.yadav@gov.in | +91 11 23039301 |
| Shri Amit Verma (IFoS, UD..2005) | Joint Secretary | js1.doc@commerce.gov.in | +91 11 23039403 , 23039404 |
| Dr. Brij Mohan Mishra ( IAS, UT..2008 ) | Joint Secretary | js.nafta@gov.in | +91 11 23039455, 23039459 |
| Shri Saket Kumar, IAS (BH:2009) | Joint Secretary | js-europe1@commerce.gov.in | +91 11 23039728 |
| Shri Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh (IAS, KN..2008) | Joint Secretary | js-ftsa@commerce.gov.in | +91 11 23039425 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY & INTERNAL TRADE
| Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia ( IAS, NL…1993 ) | Secretary | secy-ipp@nic.in | +91 11 23038850, 23038851 |
| Shri Praveen Mahto | Principal Economic Adviser | p.mahto@nic.in | +91 11 23062721, 23063502 |
| Shri Jal Singh Meena | Special Secretary | js.meena82@gov.in | +91-23062721, 23063502 |
| Smt. Himani Pande ( IAS, JH…1998 ) | Additional Secretary | ashp.dpiit@gov.in | +91 11 23038962, 23038888 |
| Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh (IRTS,1994) | Additional Secretary | as-aks@gov.in | +91 11 23038926 |
| Shri Pankaj Kumar ( IAS, AP…1991 ) | Joint Secretary | js-logistics@gov.in | +91 11 23038921, 23038843 |
| Shri Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, IAS (PB: 2009) | Joint Secretary | js.skj@gov.in | +91 11 23038743, 23038870 |
| Shri Jai Prakash Shivahare (IAS, GJ..2002) | Joint Secretary | js-jps@gov.in | +91 11 23038966, 23038876 |
| Ms. Gurneet Tej ( IAS, KN..2006 ) | Joint Secretary | jsdpiit-gt@gov.in | +91 11 23038880 |
| Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani ( IAS, MN…2004 ) | Joint Secretary | jointsecy-nk@gov.in | +91 11 23038963, 23038885 |
| Dr. Kajal (IAS, UP: 2008) | Joint Secretary | Kajal.08@nic.in | +91 11 23038918 |
ATTACHED OFFICES
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Address 1: Vanijya Bhawan, ‘A’ Wing, 16 Akbar Road, New Delhi – 110011
| Shri Lav Aggarwal (lAS, AP..1996) | Additional Secretary & Director General | dgft@nic.in | +91 11 23038703, 23038705 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Ministry of Commerce and Industry?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is a Government of India ministry responsible for promoting international and domestic trade, industrial development, foreign investment, intellectual property rights, and policies that enhance India’s economic growth and global competitiveness.
What are the key functions of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Formulating trade and commerce policies
Promoting exports and imports
Facilitating industrial growth
Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI)
Managing intellectual property rights (IPR)
Supporting startups and innovation
Enhancing ease of doing business
Which departments operate under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry?
The Ministry comprises:
Department of Commerce
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
What is the role of the Department of Commerce?
The Department of Commerce is responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to foreign trade, export promotion, international trade negotiations, and trade facilitation.
What is DPIIT?
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) promotes industrial development, internal trade, startup growth, foreign investment facilitation, and intellectual property administration in India.
What is the role of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)?
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) formulates and implements India’s Foreign Trade Policy and issues import-export licenses and authorizations.
What is an Import Export Code (IEC)?
An Import Export Code (IEC) is a unique identification number required by businesses and individuals for importing or exporting goods and services from India.
What is the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)?
The Foreign Trade Policy provides a framework for promoting exports, facilitating trade, improving competitiveness, and integrating India with global markets.
What is the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?
SEZs are designated areas that offer business-friendly policies, infrastructure, and incentives to promote exports, investment, and industrial development.
What is the National Single Window System (NSWS)?
The National Single Window System is a digital platform that helps investors and businesses obtain approvals, registrations, and clearances from multiple government agencies through a single interface.
How does the Ministry promote exports?
The Ministry supports exports through:
Export promotion schemes
Trade agreements
Market access initiatives
Export infrastructure development
Trade facilitation measures
Capacity-building programs
What is Ease of Doing Business?
Ease of Doing Business refers to government initiatives aimed at simplifying regulations, reducing compliance burdens, and improving the business environment for investors and entrepreneurs.
How does the Ministry contribute to India’s economic growth?
The Ministry contributes by:
Expanding trade opportunities
Encouraging industrial development
Attracting investments
Promoting innovation
Supporting entrepreneurship
Enhancing global competitiveness
How can citizens access official information and services of the Ministry?
Citizens, businesses, exporters, and investors can access policies, notifications, trade data, investment information, and online services through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and its associated departments’ official portals.
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