Plexconcil

Apex body of GOI under Ministry of Commerce & Industry for Plastic Exports. Organisers of #PlexConnect, India's ONLY Plastics Export-Focused Exhibition.

[India in Houston @cgihou]

🇮🇳🇺🇸 India–USA Plastics Trade: Opportunities & Challenges

The Consulate General of India, Houston, jointly with The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) and in association with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH), successfully organised a webinar on “Navigating Growth: Opportunities & Challenges in India–USA Plastics Trade” on 7 October 2026.

The webinar brought together industry stakeholders, exporters and trade professionals from India and the United States for an engaging discussion on emerging opportunities, evolving market dynamics, trade facilitation, market access and challenges in the plastics sector.

In his inaugural address, Shri D. C. Manjunath, Consul General of India, Houston, highlighted the growing potential of India–USA trade in plastics, underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral trade and expanding market opportunities for Indian exporters.

Shri Lalit Agrawal, Regional Chairman, PLEXCONCIL, delivered the welcome address and moderated the session.

A presentation on the India–US Trade Facilitation Portal was made, highlighting its role in facilitating access to trade-related information and supporting businesses in exploring opportunities in the US market.

Shri Sribash Dasmohapatra, Executive Director, PLEXCONCIL, shared valuable insights on India–USA plastics trade, emerging opportunities and the evolving global trade landscape.

The webinar also featured an interactive session between US participants and Indian plastics exporters and processors, facilitating an exchange of views on strengthening bilateral trade, addressing market challenges and expanding business opportunities.

The Consulate General of India, Houston remains committed to promoting stronger trade and commercial linkages between India and the United States and facilitating greater market opportunities for Indian businesses.

#IndiaUSA #IndiaUSATrade #PlasticsTrade #PLEXCONCIL #IACCGH #TradeFacilitation #BilateralTrade #IndiaInUSA #Houston

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

The basic element of the India-US Trade deal is how it will give India a comparative advantage.

[Plexconcil @Plexconcil]

PLEXCONNECT 2026 An Industry Conference brings India’s plastics industry together to explore emerging technologies, new opportunities and pathways to innovation, collaboration and export growth.

📅 17 Nov 2026 | 📍 The Lalit, Mumbai

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

Small businesses, MSMEs, e-commerce sellers, transporters, and exporters all stand to benefit from these Next-Gen GST Process Reforms for greater ease of doing business and trust-based governance under PM @NarendraModi ji. Recommendations of the GST Council under FM @NSitharaman ji include:

✅Removal of arrest provisions under GST
✅Raising prosecution threshold from ₹1 Cr to ₹5 Cr
✅Reducing general penalty from ₹25,000 to ₹10,000 and more.

Details here: https://t.co/AkxfVjZDrn

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

Commerce Secretary @RajeshAgrawal94 held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ms. Astrid Bergmål, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway. Focused on ways to further strengthen #IndiaNorway economic cooperation and trade relations.

#ProsperitySummit2026 #TradeAndInvestment #IndiaEFTATEPA @PIB_India

[Plexconcil @Plexconcil]

#PLEXCONCIL, jointly with the Consulate General of India, #Houston, & #IACCGH, successfully hosted a webinar exploring India-USA bilateral trade prospects, challenges, and future growth in the #plastics sector on 7th October, 2026.

#IndiaUSATrade #TradeFacilitation #exports

[Plexconcil @Plexconcil]

𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Join industry leaders, innovators, policymakers and global stakeholders at 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, as we explore the opportunities shaping the future of polymers, innovation and export growth.

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

A year of India–EFTA TEPA reflects the growing depth of India’s economic engagement with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

As the India–EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026 brings partners together, the milestone celebrates stronger cooperation and new avenues for a dynamic and forward-looking partnership.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

India–EFTA TEPA strengthens the partnership beyond goods trade, opening new avenues for services, professional mobility, innovation and sustainable development.

The agreement creates a framework for deeper economic cooperation while supporting transparency, inclusive growth and long-term opportunities for businesses and professionals.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

India–EFTA TEPA expands market opportunities while maintaining safeguards for sensitive sectors, supporting a balanced approach to trade liberalisation.

The agreement also provides domestic industries with time to strengthen competitiveness through phased tariff reductions, including under key initiatives such as Make in India and PLI.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

India–EFTA TEPA strengthens opportunities for Indian manufacturing and export-oriented industries, supporting deeper integration with EFTA markets.

The agreement provides greater market access and a more predictable trade environment for Indian businesses across diverse industrial sectors.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Rajesh Agrawal @RajeshAgrawal94]

At the India–EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026, discussions focused on taking forward the India–EFTA economic partnership through investment, sectoral cooperation and stronger business-to-business linkages.

The first year of TEPA has provided a basis for deeper engagement. The emphasis on investment announcements, exporter outreach and focused government-to-business engagement is important for translating the opportunities under the Agreement into greater commercial engagement between India and the EFTA countries.

Looking ahead, the focus will remain on deepening these linkages and enabling businesses on both sides to fully leverage the opportunities under TEPA.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTAProsperitySummit #TEPA @PiyushGoyal @JitinPrasada @PIB_India @DoC_GoI

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

Meet EFTA – the European Free Trade Association comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

Established in 1960, EFTA has played a role in advancing free trade and economic integration in Europe. Today, it is an important partner in India’s growing economic engagement with Europe.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw highlighted the growing momentum of the India–EFTA partnership, noting that the Summit has fostered productive discussions between businesses and ministers from both sides.

He emphasised that stronger collaboration in innovation, manufacturing, technology and MSMEs is expected to create around 10 lakh jobs and unlock new opportunities for India's youth.

#EFTAProsperitySummit #IndiaEFTA #TradeForGrowth #Innovation #Manufacturing #MSMEs #DoC_GoI @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

India’s FTAs with developed economies can help businesses look beyond individual markets and build for larger global opportunities.

At the India–EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026, Commerce Secretary Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 emphasised the need for Indian businesses to identify opportunities across global value chains and bring greater value addition to India. Deeper GVC participation can help translate wider market access into growth, jobs and livelihoods.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA #TEPA @PIB_India

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

India–EFTA TEPA opens new avenues for Indian businesses across key export sectors, supporting
deeper market integration and stronger trade linkages.

The agreement provides a framework for Indian products to access new markets and expand
their global footprint.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

One year of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) marks an important milestone in strengthening India's economic engagement with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

From investment and job creation to expanded market access, services, innovation and sustainable development, TEPA is creating new opportunities for businesses, professionals and exporters while deepening long-term economic cooperation.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA #DoC_GoI @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

A look back at the New York leg of my US visit where I engaged with industry and business leaders to unlock new opportunities for partnerships, investment, and growth. 🇮🇳🇺🇸

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

One year of India–EFTA TEPA marks a new chapter in India’s economic engagement with Europe, strengthening the foundation for deeper trade, investment and cooperation.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

The India–EFTA partnership is strengthening investment cooperation through a focus on manufacturing, innovation and research, creating new opportunities for deeper economic engagement.

The dedicated India–EFTA Desk further supports investors and facilitates collaborations across emerging and high-growth sectors.

#1YearOfIndiaEFTA #IndiaEFTA @PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94