Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Source: Commerce Government
GS II: Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.

Ministry of Commerce & Industry is responsible for formulating and implementing policies that promote and regulate the country’s external trade.

• The Department plays a vital role in strengthening India’s position in the global trading system by facilitating exports, enhancing market access, and supporting the competitiveness of Indian goods and services in international markets.
• The Department works towards creating a transparent, predictable, and supportive policy environment for exporters, industry stakeholders, and trade institutions.
• Through the development and implementation of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), it provides the strategic framework for promoting exports and expanding India’s trade engagement with the world.
• A key focus of the Department is to expand India’s export potential by improving trade facilitation, strengthening trade infrastructure, and supporting businesses in accessing global markets.
• The Department also represents India in bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade negotiations and works to build strong commercial partnerships with countries across the globe..
• In addition, the Department oversees various export promotion bodies, commodity boards, and trade development institutions that support sector-specific export growth and market development.
• By promoting international trade, facilitating policy reforms, and supporting exporters, the Department of Commerce contributes significantly to India’s economic growth, employment generation, and integration with the global economy.

Nine Wings/Divisions of Ministry

1. Trade Negotiation Wing – Bilateral
2. Trade Negotiation Wing – Multilateral
3. Territorial, Commodity & Products Wing
4. Trade Policy Wing
5. Trade Intelligence & Analytics Wing
6. Global Trade Promotion Wing -India Trade
7. Administration, Establishment & General Wing
8. Finance Division
9. Supply Division

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