Archive · 16 Sep 2025
India to Boost Domestic Production of 100 Products
India wants to make more things at home to become more self-reliant.
The government is picking 100 products where India buys a lot from other countries, but could make them itself.
This plan aims to boost local manufacturing.
Meanwhile, India is also talking to the European Union to try and create a free trade agreement, where they will discuss various areas of trade and hope to conclude it by the end of the year.
The Department of Commerce is identifying 100 products to reduce import dependency.
The selected products will be put in the public domain to encourage domestic manufacturing.
The initiative supports Prime Minister Modi's 'Make in India' push.
The 13th round of FTA negotiations with the EU was held in September.
India and the EU aim to conclude FTA talks by the end of the year.
- Who
- India
- What
- Identifying 100 products to boost domestic production and negotiating a free trade agreement with the EU.
- When
- Ongoing, with FTA talks in September
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce import dependency and promote 'Make in India'
- Products Identified
- 100 for import substitution
- Categories
- Engineering, chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, etc.
- FTA Negotiations
- 13th round with EU completed
- Next Round
- October 6-10 in Brussels
Sources
Atmanirbhar Bharat: Commerce ministry identifying 100 imports where domestic capacity can be ramped up
Wholesale Inflation Rises to Four-month High of 0.52 pc in August
Commerce Department to identify 100 items for import substitution
India’s goods exports rise 6.7% in August to $35.10 billion, trade deficit narrows
Govt prepares 100-product list to curb imports, boost self-reliance
