India's agricultural exports demonstrated remarkable resilience, growing to $53.1 billion in 2025-26 despite aggressive US tariffs. This was driven by strategic market diversification to Asia and Europe, offsetting challenges from stringent non-tariff barriers and WTO subsidy disputes over MSP.
Click to View MoreThe government is revising SEZ norms to help exporters access the domestic market amid steep US tariffs. Proposed measures include allowing reverse job work, improving utilization of SEZ units, extending export obligations, and easing financial stress. Sectors like gems and jewellery, heavily reliant on SEZs, are most affected. Challenges include low R&D investment, limited skill development, negative trade balances, and low FDI. Reforms aim to boost manufacturing efficiency, safeguard jobs, and enhance global competitiveness.
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