Dr Virmani wants strengthening of India’s export competitiveness
Though India has done well in specific segments of the automotive export market, there are significant opportunities to increase market share in the US$2.2 trillion global automotive export market, which is growing, says an industry report released on 6 Jan 2026 in New Delhi by NITI Aayog.
This was highlighted in the latest edition of Trade Watch Quarterly offers a comprehensive and data-driven assessment of India’s trade performance amid evolving global conditions, with a special focus on the structure and competitiveness of India’s automotive exports by Dr Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog. The report covers Quarter I of FY 2025–26 (April–June 2025).
The analysis, based on mapping of global automotive exports, India’s exports, and stakeholder consultations, suggests specific policy steps to enhance competitiveness, global positioning, two-way trade, and to reorient production toward high-demand segments https://fieo.org/.
Further, suggestions include strengthening quality standards, certification systems, technology adoption and market diversification alongside fostering forward linkages in global automotive supply chains https://www.bseindia.com/.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Virmani emphasised that strengthening India’s export competitiveness, particularly in sectors such as automobiles, will be critical for sustaining long-term growth and employment generation.
The publication serves as a valuable reference for policymakers, industry stakeholders, researchers, and academia by offering evidence-based insights and forward-looking policy recommendations to strengthen India’s trade performance in a rapidly changing global environment https://www.nseindia.com/.
The publication highlights emerging structural shifts in India’s trade profile, including the rising contribution of technology-intensive exports, the continued strength of services-led growth, and changes in import composition reflecting deeper integration into global value chains. Fiinews.com
