India’s export diversification strategy paid off in FY2026-27 with exports to Africa and Latin America posting record growth rates driven by pharmaceuticals textiles and agri products.
Year: 2026
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India Steel Industry Faces Import Surge as Government Weighs Protective Tariff Measures
India’s domestic steel producers called for government intervention to protect the market from a surge in cheaper steel imports primarily from China and South Korea.