Ministry of Commerce and Industry · 2026-10-23
Department of Commerce and EEPC India Hold Chintan Shivir to Chart Strategy for US $250 Billion Engineering Exports by 2030
The Department of Commerce and EEPC India held a Chintan Shivir to strategize achieving US$250 billion in engineering exports by 2030. They discussed securing raw materials, addressing trade barriers, and potentially revising the target to US$300 billion.
Important points
- India's total exports of merchandise and services grew by 14% year-on-year to US$476.20 billion during April–September 2026–27.
- Engineering exports crossed US$70 billion in the first six months of FY 2026–27, registering nearly 20% growth over the corresponding period of the previous year.
- Joint Secretary Shri Vimal Anand called upon EEPC India to revise its ambition to achieve US$300 billion in engineering exports by 2030.
- Chairman Shri Pankaj Chadha stated engineering exports are expected to cross US$140 billion in the current financial year.
Department of CommerceEEPC IndiaChintan Shivirengineering exportsQuality Control OrdersRajesh AgrawalVimal AnandPankaj Chadha