Piyush Goyal remains optimistic about $2 trillion export target by 2030

08 Jan 2024 Evaluate

Notwithstanding geopolitical headwinds and inflationary concerns, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed optimism that the country will meet its ambitious $2 trillion export target by 2030. He cited the Ukraine war, the Israel conflict and issues related to the Red Sea as factors impacting trade. 

He said ‘India’s exports increased from around Rs 38 lakh crore in 2020-21 to around Rs 60 lakh crore in 2022-23. When this sort of increase in exports took place in just two years, you can imagine how much income has increased during this time. Our entrepreneurs, start-ups and farmers, among others, got many opportunities’.

He said ‘To address low food grain production and curb domestic inflation, we have implemented restrictions. However, despite all these challenges, India’s exports will continue to grow, aiming at reaching $2 trillion by 2030 from the current $770-775 billion’.

He highlighted the potential of the jute industry, stating that with ‘contribution from the jute sector and concerted efforts from the Centre and state governments, we can achieve new heights’. India currently exports around Rs 1,500 crore worth of jute. He also urged industry players to increase the figure.

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