It recommended that the Indian government expand the current PLI schemes across key sectors like textiles, engineering goods, and gems and jewellery. The report suggests widening the coverage of the scheme to include more products and extending its duration by three more years. This would help boost investments in domestic industries and make Indian products more competitive in the global market.
It stated, “The Indian government should expand existing Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in these sectors to cover a wider range of products and extend their duration by three years, thereby bolstering domestic industries’ investment and global competitiveness.”
One of the key areas where India stands to gain is in exports to the U.S. With tariffs on Chinese goods increasing, India can capture a larger market share in sectors such as textiles, apparel, and footwear. Additionally, India has manufacturing strength in iron and steel products, which can also benefit from these trade changes.
However, the report also pointed out that the U.S. has imposed a 26 percent tariff on Indian goods, compared to India’s 15 percent tariff on American products. This imbalance, it says, should be addressed through ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.
India is reportedly willing to significantly reduce tariffs on over USD 23 billion worth of American goods sold in India as part of the India-U.S. trade deal, which could help in resolving the issue.
The report also mentioned that the reciprocal tariffs being imposed by the U.S. on countries like China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia could give Indian exporters an edge. India may benefit from the expected shift in global supply chains, opening up new opportunities for export growth.
Sectors likely to be affected due to changes in tariffs include textiles, engineering, and gems and jewellery. Indian exporters must stay prepared to tap into these potential gains and strengthen their position in global trade.
