New Delhi: State Bank of India chairman CS Setty, Apple India MD Virat Bhatia, and Mahindra & Mahindra MD Anish Shah are among 29 non-official members nominated by the government to the Board of Trade, chaired by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal.The board comprises participants from states, union territories, and senior officials from public and private sectors. It provides a platform to discuss ways on boosting manufacturing and exports.In a notification Tuesday, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said these members would act as facilitators in the implementation of district export hub events, including sensitisation workshops, identification, and promotion of identified products, and help state governments develop and pursue export strategies in line with the National Foreign Trade Policy.They will also advise the Centre on policy measures for the preparation and implementation of both short and long-term plans for increasing exports. The members will also review the export performance of various sectors, identify constraints, and suggest industry-specific measures to optimise export earnings.
SBI Chairman, Apple India MD among 29 Members appointed to Board of Trade led by Piyush Goyal
The government has appointed 29 prominent individuals to the Board of Trade. This board, led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, will focus on enhancing manufacturing and exports. The nominated members will assist in implementing district export hub initiatives. They will also advise the government on policies to increase export earnings and review sector performance.









