November 8, 2024
Industry leader A Sakthivel credits policy reforms, reduced compliance, and enhanced ease of business as key factors in bolstering exports
Establishing 12 new industrial cities will accelerate manufacturing growth, with states like Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra leading the development
India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme has boosted manufacturing and competitiveness in key sectors
Indian exporters are seeing consistent demand from emerging and developed markets, even amid challenging global dynamics
A. Sakthivel, chairman of the Apparel Made-ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council, announced that India’s exports are expected to exceed US$800 billion this fiscal year, driven by government initiatives and a strong domestic manufacturing base. Building on last year’s US$778 billion exports, Sakthivel noted that the government has taken strategic steps to enhance the sector’s global competitiveness, reducing compliance burdens and simplifying business processes.
He emphasised the critical role of recent government announcements to establish 12 new industrial cities, saying these developments will further invigorate domestic manufacturing and support export growth. Sakthivel highlighted the success of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which has already strengthened the manufacturing sector and made Indian goods more attractive to international buyers.
Despite a challenging geopolitical environment, India’s exporters continue receiving substantial orders from developing and developed markets. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has maintained an active dialogue with key trade stakeholders, addressing concerns like the Red Sea crisis to ensure minimal disruptions.
Trade data shows that exports for April-September this fiscal rose slightly by 1% to US$213.22 billion, while imports increased by 6.16% to US$350.66 billion, leading to a trade deficit of US$137.44 billion. These industrial cities, with modern infrastructure and essential utilities, are expected to contribute significantly to India’s export trajectory.
Source: Economic Times