The third iteration of this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the country’s export trends, district-level performance, and insights from the analysis of states and UTs.

It highlights the achievements made in surpassing export targets despite challenging circumstances and acknowledges the collaborative efforts of the government and state governments in creating a resilient export ecosystem.

The report begins by analysing global and Indian export trends, examining trade patterns and sector-specific performance. It highlights the need to focus on districts as export hubs and describes the steps taken by the government to promote this approach. The report also identifies the top exporting districts of India’s best-performing states, providing valuable insights for other states to develop tailored export promotion strategies.

The framework for the third edition has incorporated new and revised indicators, with a focus on districts. It introduces new district-level parameters to capture the evolving export landscape. The index is divided into four dynamic pillars and sub-pillars, providing a detailed assessment of each state’s export preparedness.

The performance analysis at the country, pillar, and sub-pillar levels identifies strengths and areas for improvement, serving as a valuable tool for states to identify areas to improve their export preparedness.

The report also provides detailed state profiles of select states, and scorecards which can be helpful for states and UTs to assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of export preparedness relative to their peers.

Based on the findings, the report offers key recommendations to drive policy action at sub national level, which can help further strengthen India’s position as an export powerhouse.

The recommendations highlight the importance of leveraging India’s diversity, and encouraging innovation and productivity enhancements.

The report also emphasises the need for continued evaluation and inclusion of indicators to ensure the index’s relevance in capturing the evolving export landscape.

In conclusion, the report aims to propel India towards achieving the target of merchandise exports valued over $1 trillion by harnessing its diverse strengths, fostering regional competitiveness, and positioning itself as a key player in the global south export market.

Improving collaboration between states, and state and Centre, India can achieve sustained export growth and leverage it for development in the country, said the report.

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