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Ministry of Commerce

Ministry of Commerce Government of India promoting trade, exports, industrial development, investment, and global business growth.

Address: Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi-110011
Phone No: +91 11 23062261 Fax : +91 11 23063418
Website: https://www.commerce.gov.in/

Shri Piyush GoyalMinister piyush.goyal@gov.in+91 11 23039110, 23039111
Shri Varun Kumar Baranwal ( IAS, GJ..2014 )Private Secretarycimoffice@nic.in+91 11 23039110, 23039111
Shri Jitin PrasadaMinister of Statemos-ci@gov.in+91 11 23039184, 23039185, 23039175
Shri Neeraj Kumar SinghPrivate Secretarymos-ci@gov.in+91 11 23039175, 23039184, 23039176
Shri Rajesh Agrawal ( IAS, MN..1994 )Secretarycsoffice@nic.in+91 11 23039251, 23039252, 23039253
Shri Suchindra Misra (IDAS..1992)Special Secretaryss-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 Secretaryastpd-doc@nic.in+91 11 23039321
Shri Amitabh Kumar  ( IRS C&IT..1992 )Additional Secretaryastnm-doc@gov.in+91 11 23039465
Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav ( IAS, HY..2000 )Additional Secretarynitinkyadav.ias@gov.in+91 11 23039409
Shri Darpan Jain ( IAS, KN…2001 )Additional Secretaryjs1tpd-doc@nic.in+91 11 23039474
Shri Yashvir Singh (IES..1996) Additional Secretaryas-1@commerce.gov.in+91 11 23039475
Ms. Kapil Chaudhary IRS (C&IT..2001)Joint SecretaryJS-nea@commerce.gov.in+91 11 23039341
Shri Vimal Anand ( IRS, IT..2003 )Joint Secretaryvimal.anand@nic.in+91 11 23039434
Shri Manish ChadhaJoint Secretarychadha.manish@gov.in+91 11 23039414
Shri Amit Kumar, IAS (JH: 2010)Joint Secretaryjs1.doc@commerce.gov.in+91 11 23039403, 23039404
Ms. Petal Dhillon ( IRTS…2002)Joint SecretaryPetal.dhillon@nic.in+91 11 23039449
Shri Mohit Yadav (IFS..2002)Joint Secretarymohit.yadav@gov.in+91 11 23039301
Shri Amit Verma (IFoS, UD..2005)Joint Secretaryjs1.doc@commerce.gov.in+91 11 23039403 , 23039404
Dr. Brij Mohan Mishra ( IAS, UT..2008 )Joint Secretaryjs.nafta@gov.in+91 11 23039455, 23039459
Shri Saket Kumar, IAS (BH:2009)Joint Secretaryjs-europe1@commerce.gov.in+91 11 23039728
Shri Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh (IAS, KN..2008)Joint Secretaryjs-ftsa@commerce.gov.in+91 11 23039425
Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia ( IAS, NL…1993 )Secretarysecy-ipp@nic.in+91 11 23038850, 23038851
Shri Praveen MahtoPrincipal Economic Adviserp.mahto@nic.in+91 11 23062721, 23063502
Shri Jal Singh MeenaSpecial Secretaryjs.meena82@gov.in+91-23062721, 23063502
Smt. Himani Pande ( IAS, JH…1998 )Additional Secretaryashp.dpiit@gov.in+91 11 23038962, 23038888
Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh (IRTS,1994)Additional Secretaryas-aks@gov.in+91 11 23038926
Shri Pankaj Kumar ( IAS, AP…1991 )Joint Secretaryjs-logistics@gov.in+91 11 23038921, 23038843
Shri Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, IAS (PB: 2009)Joint Secretaryjs.skj@gov.in+91 11 23038743, 23038870
Shri Jai Prakash Shivahare (IAS, GJ..2002)Joint Secretaryjs-jps@gov.in+91 11 23038966, 23038876
Ms. Gurneet Tej ( IAS, KN..2006 )Joint Secretaryjsdpiit-gt@gov.in+91 11 23038880
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani ( IAS, MN…2004 )Joint Secretaryjointsecy-nk@gov.in+91 11 23038963, 23038885
Dr. Kajal (IAS, UP: 2008)Joint SecretaryKajal.08@nic.in+91 11 23038918

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 Generaldgft@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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