IIFT Vice-Chancellor Highlights India's Trade Deficit and Export Growth Outlook
K. Rangarajan, Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, stated that India's trade deficit will likely persist due to ongoing dependence on oil imports, though exports of value-added petroleum products are helping to narrow the gap. He expressed optimism that India could surpass the USD 1 trillion export milestone by FY27, supported by favorable global trade conditions and geopolitical shifts. Rangarajan also noted that improving manufacturing competitiveness requires effective implementation of government policies beyond announcements.
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thetribune broke this story on 30 Oct, 03:14 pm. Other outlets followed.