Politics · India · 6 hrs ago
India may back domestic production of 100 import-dependent goods
India may support domestic production of 100 goods through measures proposed for its 2027-28 Budget.
The goods include intermediates and capital goods in sectors such as auto parts, chemicals and machinery.
The products were identified by the industry promotion department after consultations with other ministries and businesses.
The aim is to make more of these goods in India, where some are not produced or are made in insufficient quantities, and to reduce reliance on imports.
Possible support includes funding, research and trade measures, as well as stronger testing and certification facilities.
The Commerce and Industry Ministry is expected to send its recommendations to the Finance Ministry, and the Budget is likely to be presented on February 1, 2027.
The proposals are not yet confirmed, and the government has not announced which measures it will adopt.
India may support domestic manufacturing of 100 products that it relies heavily on imports for.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has completed identifying the products after consultations with ministries and the private sector.
The products may include auto components, chemicals and machinery.
The government may recommend fiscal and non-fiscal support, research and development funding, trade and tariff measures, and stronger testing and certification facilities.
The measures may be included in recommendations for the 2027-28 Budget, which is likely to be presented on February 1, 2027.
- Who
- India’s government, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The Finance Ministry is to receive the recommendations.
- What
- The government may propose support to increase domestic production of 100 import-dependent goods.
- When
- The recommendations are for the 2027-28 Budget. The Budget is likely to be presented on February 1, 2027.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence, while expanding production for domestic and global markets.
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DPIIT completed identifying 100 products in consultation with ministries and the private sector.
The ministry is to share details with the Finance Ministry.
The Union Budget 2027-28 is likely to be presented.
- Products identified
- 100
- Potential sectors
- Auto components, chemicals and machinery
- Chemicals imports
- USD 16.1 billion in April-September 2026-27, up 10.5%
- Machinery imports
- USD 34.1 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, up 15.5%
- Transport equipment imports
- USD 18.21 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, up 9.21%
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What people are saying
The move is aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. These products are either not getting manufactured in India as of now or are not being manufactured sufficiently at the moment. The objective is to expand manufacturing for both domestic and global markets.