<h1>Minister Meets Export Councils to Boost Trade; Aims for $400 Billion Target with Growth in Key Sectors.</h1> The Union Commerce and Industry Minister, along with senior officials, met with Export Promotion Councils to address international trade issues. The Minister praised exporters for their performance, noting a significant increase in India's merchandise exports in April 2021 compared to previous years. He expressed optimism about achieving a $400 billion export target for the year, highlighting growth potential in sectors like pharmaceuticals, engineering, and agriculture. The Minister urged exporters to utilize the Covid helpdesk for pandemic-related issues and mentioned ongoing efforts to resolve export-related concerns with the Ministry of Finance. He also encouraged participation in Production-Linked Incentive schemes.