India’s export success is concentrated in a few key districts and states. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh are leading merchandise exports. Jamnagar in Gujarat and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu are top exporting districts. Uttar Pradesh is emerging as an electronics manufacturing hub. Location advantages and policy support are crucial for this growth.
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India has eased its export policy for organic sugar, permitting shipments of up to 50,000 tonnes annually. This move lifts the “restricted” status imposed in 2023, which had mandated traders to secure licenses for exports. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the revised policy, outlining specific modalities for these exports.
The government has permitted the export of organic sugar, setting an annual limit of 50,000 tonnes. This move, detailed in a Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification, is governed by APEDA’s guidelines. Organic sugar is produced from sugarcane cultivated without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, adhering to strict organic farming and processing standards.
India and Bahrain are moving forward with trade talks. Draft terms for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement have been exchanged. A joint working group is being established. India is also in discussions with the GCC for a free trade pact, with terms for Qatar substantially finalized. These agreements aim to boost Indian exports and diversify […]
Australia will eliminate tariffs on all Indian exports starting January 1, 2026, a move expected to boost labor-intensive sectors. This development follows a significant increase in India’s exports to Australia, which grew by 8% in 2024-25, underscoring the success of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (ECTA).
India and Bahrain have exchanged draft terms to begin CEPA talks, with a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment in the works. India has shared its JWG composition at the joint secretary level. Meanwhile, India’s discussions with the GCC to finalise a free trade pact continue, with terms with Qatar “substantially finalized.”
Indian exports to Australia will become duty-free for all product categories starting January 1, 2026. This move follows an interim trade pact implemented in December 2022. Indian exports have already seen an 8 percent rise in 2024-25. This development promises new opportunities for India’s labour-intensive sectors and strengthens supply chains.
The government has granted a one-year exemption from mandatory quality control for certain imported copper products, specifically for actual users. This decision, made in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards, aims to facilitate the import of specialized copper for various sectors. Importers must adhere to specific conditions, including informing BIS and submitting an indigenisation […]
India is considering increasing customs duties and offering targeted incentives for goods with high imports despite local production. This move aims to reduce the merchandise trade gap and supply chain dependence, with a list of around 100 items, including engineering goods and consumer products, under review.
Indian exports look set for strong growth in 2026. Diversification and new trade pacts with the UK, Oman and New Zealand will boost shipments. Despite US tariffs, exports to America surged in 2025. Electronics, engineering, and pharmaceuticals lead the way. Global supply chain shifts and India’s improving business environment support this positive outlook.