Chairman ITPO, Former Ambassador of India to France and Monaco (2020-2024) former High Commissioner of India in Singapore 2016-2020
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Put Your Brand at the Heart of India’s Biggest Trade Showcase!
Reach 18 lakh+ visitors and unlock exciting opportunities at the 45th IITF 2026. With limited Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship slots, secure your brand’s presence today!
13–27 November 2026
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
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Javed Ashraf (@JawedAshraf5) outlines the safeguards India needs in a US trade deal: a sunset clause, fair tariff treatment, protection against arbitrary withdrawal of concessions, and safeguards against unilateral US trade measures. He stresses the need for clear guarantees and consistent US trade policy.
#IndiaUS #TradeDeal #USIndiaRelations #GlobalPolitics #IndiaTodayExclusive #NewsToday | @sardesairajdeep
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The very articulate @JawedAshraf5 on why India needs to tread cautiously with a Trump administration. Listen in
Javed Ashraf (@JawedAshraf5) outlines the safeguards India needs in a US trade deal: a sunset clause, fair tariff treatment, protection against arbitrary withdrawal of concessions, and safeguards against unilateral US trade measures. He stresses the need for clear guarantees and consistent US trade policy.
#IndiaUS #TradeDeal #USIndiaRelations #GlobalPolitics #IndiaTodayExclusive #NewsToday | @sardesairajdeep
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How much leverage does India really have in its dealings with the US, and what options does it have amid uncertainty over H-1B visas, Russian oil purchases and inconsistent US policies? @amitabhk87 and @JawedAshraf5 weigh in.
#IndiaUS #USIndiaRelations #H1BVisa #RussianOil #GlobalPolitics #IndiaTodayExclusive #NewsToday | @sardesairajdeep
Joining the debate on @IndiaToday TV with @amitabhk87 & @rajchengappa, on U.S. SOS Marco Rubio’s visit, 🇮🇳🇺🇸relations, trade agreement and energy cooperation.
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From local farms to global markets!
Discover how APEDA is helping India’s agricultural and processed-food products reach international markets through export facilitation, quality assurance, traceability and market linkages. From GI-tagged regional specialities to value-added foods, these success stories showcase the potential of Indian producers to reach new markets and create opportunities for farmers, FPOs, women-led enterprises and startups.
#ITPOTradepedia #ITPO #APEDA #AgriExports #GIProducts #GlobalTrade
@mygovindia @PIB_India @PMOIndia @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @DoC_GoI @APEDAIndia @ITPODesk @premjitlal @JawedAshraf5
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Taking India’s rice story to the world
The APEDA Sessions at India pavilion, SIAL Paris with Rice Exporters featured an insightful dialogue between Anjila Malhotra-Monge, President, Anju Enterprises, and Dr Ritesh Sharma, Director, Basmati Export Development Foundation, exploring opportunities for Indian rice exporters in global markets.
#IndiaAtSIAL #APEDA #RiceExports
@mygovindia @PMOIndia @PIB_India @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @APEDADOC @IndiaembFrance @FranceinIndia @JawedAshraf5
An interesting session on Indo Pacific markets.
Spoke about FTAs, automatic FDI route. ease of doing business & incentives;
and India’s unmatched growth in food market due to demographics, income, urbanisation and lifestyles.
And elements of a right entry strategy in India.
Showcasing India. Connecting with the world.
Glimpses of India’s participation at SIAL Paris 2026, where Amb. Jawed Ashraf, Chairman, ITPO; Saljid Desai, President & Country Head, Comexposium India; Christine Lee, Commercial Director, Comexposium APAC; and Henri Tan, Managing Director, SIAL ASEAN & INEA, shared perspectives during the SIAL Talks session “Asia in Motion, Cracking the World’s Fastest-Growing Food Markets.”
Interactions with global visitors at the India Pavilion further strengthened connections and explored opportunities for collaboration.
#SIALParis2026 #SIALTalks #IndiaAtSIAL #ITPO
@mygovindia @PMOIndia @PIB_India @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @IndiaembFrance @FranceinIndia @JawedAshraf5
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The India–New Zealand FTA is now in effect!
From 100% duty-free access for Indian exports to new opportunities in services, manufacturing and investment, the agreement marks a significant step towards stronger bilateral trade.
#IndiaNewZealandFTA #IndianExports #GlobalTrade #Tradepedia
@mygovindia @PMOIndia @PIB_India @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @IndiainNZ @NZinIndia @JawedAshraf5
At #sialparis2026, world’s leading food and agriculture exhibition, an Indian food startup pitches to an international audience.
@ITPODesk works with @startupindia and others to give high exposure and opportunity to Indian startups at international exhibitions and conferences across multiple sectors.
At #SIALparis, world’s largest food exhibition, where India is Partner Country, Namo Drone Didi Priyanka Rhushikesh Mohite from Nashik, sponsored by @ITPODesk,
mesmerised audience with her confident presentation on how PM @narendramodi’s scheme is
- bringing tech & precision farming to small farms
- dramatically reducing water use for fertilizers
- transforming lives & income of rural women
Jawed Ashraf retweeted
Paris got a taste of India, and this is just the beginning!
Day 1 at #SIALParis2026 brought India’s food story to the forefront, with fresh ideas, exciting innovations and a vision for the future of food.
The story continues, with more to discover and more to savour on Day 2!
Stay tuned.
#IndiaAtSIAL #SIALPARIS2026 #IndiaFeedingOurTomorrow #TasteOfBharat #ITPO
@mygovindia @PMOIndia @PIB_India @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @IndiaembFrance @FranceinIndia @JawedAshraf5 @sial_paris
At #sialparis2026, high visibility and branding for India🇮🇳 by @ITPODesk -
- only country to speak at the inauguration along with the French Minister
- cover story in the SIAL magazine
- signages and ads across the arena
- media interviews and presentations on SIAL stage and more.
At the #SIALParis inauguration today, in the presence of French 🇫🇷 Minister Anne Genevard, & international audience, spoke about
- the new agricultural revolution in India, led by small farmers.
- our diversity, resilience, sustainability, organic, innovation and self sufficiency
- the rapid growth of food processing industry at global standards
- new opportunities for Indian farmers and MSMEs in our FTAs
- our SIAL theme ‘Feeding our Tomorrow’ 🇮🇳’s commitment to global food security.
- in the UN International Year of Woman Farmer 2026 women-led innovation & tech driven farming is empowering rural women and transforming lives.
At SIAL Paris, @ITPODesk and @APEDADOC providing a global platform for farm and food exports, investments in India’s food processing sector and showcasing the change towards innovation driven, sustainable, climate resilient, organic, women-led farming and dairy practices.
India’s FTAs opens vast opportunities for exports that will benefit farmers and MSME sector.
#WATCH | Delhi: Jawed Ashraf, Chairman of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), says, "SIAL, which is held in Paris every two years, is one of the largest fairs in the agriculture and food sector. This year, India will participate as a partner country, with a pavilion spanning over 2,000 square metres and featuring more than 150 exhibitors. The pavilion will showcase a wide range of products, from primary agricultural products such as rice to processed foods, ready-to-eat products and organic foods. It will represent both the agriculture and food processing sectors. Beyond the exhibition, India will undertake several promotional activities at SIAL this year. For the first time, the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), together with APEDA, is taking the lead in India's participation as a partner country, which comes with several privileges. India will participate in the inauguration of the fair to highlight the opportunities the country offers..."
Foreign policy is aligned to the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047 with focus on trade, technology, investment, tourism, services and helping realise the opportunities of FTAs.
@ITPODesk is pleased to curate training programme for our diplomats.
ITPO hosted a session on Trade & Economic Diplomacy for the 2011 Batch IFS officers at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, discussing global trade trends, export and investment opportunities, and the role of Indian missions in expanding market access and strengthening India’s integration into Global Value Chains.
#TradeDiplomacy #TradeSession #IFS #BharatMandapam #ITPO
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My interview on @ndtv on the US Green Card decision, state of 🇮🇳🇺🇸relations and the reasons for the change.
#LeftRightCentre with @VishnuNDTV | Former Ambassador @JawedAshraf5 says the cumulative impact of restrictions on students, H-1B workers and green card applicants is beginning to weaken the people-to-people connections that have underpinned India-US ties for decades.
Jawed Ashraf retweeted
As Prime Minister @narendramodi reaches 25 years in executive office, it’s a moment to examine India’s energy journey & achievements under his stewardship
Clearly, India has now moved to the centre stage of global energy
My new op-ed for @EconomicTimes: m.economictimes.com/opinion/…
@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy
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Startup Policy Forum is excited to partner with Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), as the Thought & Content Partner for India's presence at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 taking place in November this year.
Through the Singapore edition of our Startup Safari, SPF will bring leading and emerging Indian fintech founders to SFF 2026. We look forward to meaningful engagements with investors, financial institutions, policymakers and partners who can help them scale beyond borders. We will also help curate key sessions across the India programme.
India has built digital finance at extraordinary scale. The next step is taking it global, into new markets and with new capital and partners. Singapore is a global financial centre, a gateway to Southeast Asia and one of India's closest economic partners, which makes it the natural next stop.
This builds on our MoU signed between SPF and GFTN earlier this year at the Black Swan Summit India in Bhubaneswar.
ITPO joins SFF 2026 as Grand Sponsor, anchoring India's presence under the theme SETU – India: A Bridge to the Future.
Beyond the India Pavilion, India will feature across seven SFF stages through solo sessions, investor dialogues, masterclasses and the SFF Opening Reception.
Reach out to us if you're keen to join our Startup Safari and participate in SFF 2026.
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Jawed Ashraf retweeted
Honouring the spirit of Swadeshi that inspires us to take pride in what India makes and share it with the world.
#GandhiJayanti #Swadeshi #MadeInIndia #IndiaToTheWorld
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