Govt stands firmly behind Indian exporting community: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday assured an exporters' delegation that the government stands firmly with them in this challenging time and is committed to addressing their concerns, while exploring every possible avenue to safeguard their interests amidst high US tariffs, FIEO said in a statement.

- PTI

The assurance was given to a delegation of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) led by its President S C Ralhan.

They apprised her of the challenges faced by Indian exporters due to the recent escalation of tariffs imposed by the United States.

During the interaction, Ralhan said he highlighted the immediate concerns of the exporting community, particularly the adverse impact of higher tariffs on market access, competitiveness, and employment generation. He underscored the need for quick and calibrated policy measures to mitigate the strain on India's exporters, who have been key drivers of growth and job creation.