New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- India's exports have recorded a growth of 4-5 percent in the first six months of 2025-26, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said during his visit to Qatar.

"India is an emerging economic power in the world. Despite global turmoil, Indian exports have risen by 4-5 per cent in the first six months of this year. This indicates that India is emerging as a leader," Goyal told ANI.

He said, "If any country wants to enter into a free trade agreement with us, we are always ready. But I believe that any form of discrimination affects the self-confidence and self-respect of India's 1.4 billion citizens. Keeping that in mind, we will neither bow down nor ever appear weak. Together, we will continue moving forward and...