Budget 2026 is being hailed as the “Trump Tariff Shield” for Indian exporters.
Indian Exporters are facing 50% US duties on textiles and leather products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to use Budget 2026 to expand RoDTEP coverage and offer faster GST refunds to ease the cash stress on MSMEs. With the US-India trade relationship under pressure, Budget 2026 must prioritize “export-led growth” by rationalizing input duties on raw materials to keep Indian products competitive in a volatile 2026 global market.
- Exporters demand a dedicated “Tariff Insurance” fund to combat US trade volatility.
- MSMEs seek an interest subvention increase to 5% to handle liquidity crunches.
- Potential “Calibrated Duty Cuts” on intermediates to lower domestic manufacturing costs.
- Integration of AI-driven “Smart Customs” to reduce border paperwork by 40%.
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