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Tharun TejaAIR 123· 2025

Question Q.1GS3GS3

Foreign trade is an important milestone on the path of becoming a 5 trillion USD economy. In this context, analyse the potential of the recently released Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 in revamping India's participation in global trade.

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Introduction

India post 1991 reforms saw growth in trade of 26/. annually and growth of country crossed Hindu rate of growth.

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Main Body

India post 1991 reforms saw growth in trade of 26/. annually and growth of country crossed Hindu rate of growth. Necessity of Foreign trade: i) Exports:Support industrial requirements (semiconductors, solar wafers)Supply chain growth (China+2 strategy)Promotes investment (FDI, FII)Support from WTO and developed countries ii) Exports:Earner of foreign exchange tourismPromotes doubling of farmers incomeExports (doubling of farmer incomeAshok Lehi)

Reflection of FTP, 2023: i) Harmonious construction of Atmanirbhar Bharat with globalisation ii) Focus on value addition instead of raw material export (26,000 million dollars exported - Virtual Water annually) iii) Ease of doing business (ECGLS, Export levies) iv) MSMEs merchandise export YoY improvement (RoDTEP, Factory)

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Conclusion

Addressing of WTO concerns: Low focus on Short supply indigenous industries during secondary barriers growth. Local but no Non-comprehensive coverage. UAE-CEPA is the step for better foreign trade - UAE is India's 3rd largest trade partner

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Tharun Teja

AIR 1232025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Economic Development

Economic Development

Foreign Trade Policy 2023

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structured, analytical

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