Can India Unlock a US$500 Billion Export Opportunity? | CSEP Seminar

#exportsurplus #indiaeconomy #tradepolicy Can India become a global export powerhouse? In this seminar hosted by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress, experts discuss what is holding India’s exports back and what it will take to unlock a potential US$500 billion export opportunity. The discussion is based on the working paper Letting the Elephant Dance, which examines why India’s export performance remains below potential despite its scale, market size, and demographic advantages. The conversation explores: • Why India has underperformed in merchandise exports • The impact of tariffs and input costs on competitiveness • India’s integration into global value chains • The role of labour-intensive manufacturing in job creation • Trade agreements, logistics, and industrial policy • What export-led growth could mean for India’s economy and workforce The seminar also examines how policy choices can shape India’s position in an increasingly competitive global trading environment. As countries rethink supply chains and manufacturing networks, the question is no longer whether India has export potential—but whether it can create the conditions needed to realise it. Subscribe for more conversations on trade, economics, and public policy. #tradepolicy #manufacturing #exportsettings #globaltrade #economicpolicy #csep