India’s Commerce Ministry estimates that $48.2 billion in exports is at risk due to the new 50% tariffs.
About 66% of exports—in textiles, gems, and seafood—face direct tariff impact.
While some electronics and pharma exports are exempted, auto components and others face 25% baseline tariffs.
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is seeking urgent government assistance to support affected exporters.
Sector leaders warn that small exporters
may
find survival impossible under current tariff conditions.
Measures under review include credit subsidies and market diversification strategies.
The disruption may significantly downgrade near-term export growth projections.
Employment risks loom large in highly labor-intensive clusters.
Export financiers and SMEs are calling for immediate structural mitigation.
The crisis underscores the urgency for long-term export resilience strategi
es.