The Economic Times reported on November 25 that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is thoroughly reviewing both mandatory and voluntary non-tariff measures (NTMs) faced by Indian exporters, and is working on establishing a central database to provide trade guidance to exporters. NTMs are regulatory conditions imposed by countries to regulate imports, including safety standards, quota restrictions, import licenses, procurement restrictions, and these rules may constitute substantial trade barriers. It is reported that Indian exporters have long faced such challenges, bearing higher risks in inventory management, product quality assurance during transportation, and fulfilling delivery commitments, thus increasing time and financial costs. To reduce trade disputes caused by differences in international standards, DGFT has requested exporters, industry associations, export promotion councils, and commodity committees to submit relevant NTM information within a week, including certification requirements, testing procedures, inspection, audit, and labeling regulations implemented by target countries, in order to establish a central database that provides clearer trade guidance for exporters. Analysts point out that this database will help identify areas requiring technical support or policy intervention. Indian officials also warned that if some NTMs are not included in the database due to incomplete information, it may weaken the government's support for related industries.
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