FICCI Highlights Trade Deficit Concerns and Growth Opportunities in India-Japan Relations
FICCI President Anant Goenka highlighted concerns over India's widening trade deficit with Japan, citing challenges Indian exporters face due to stringent certification and regulatory requirements, especially in pharmaceuticals. He called for greater recognition of Indian certifications to improve market access. Goenka also identified data centres and semiconductor sectors as promising areas for India-Japan cooperation, emphasizing India's renewable power access and land availability. The remarks coincide with a business delegation led by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal aiming to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
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