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Issue II, 26th August 2025

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Beyond Borders: IBEF’s Quarterly Export Branding Insights

Elevating Exports, Expanding Horizons

India’s export story is being rewritten, not with incremental tweaks, but with a structural shift rooted in resilience, intent and innovation. As global value chains seek stability and strategic depth, India is emerging as a serious partner with competitive manufacturing competences, proactive policy measures, and a very strong presence in sunrise sectors such as semiconductors, e-mobility, and green hydrogen. Indian exports, right from sophisticated electronics to well-thought-out consumer goods, are now becoming familiar in geographical regions that once seemed out of reach. This-upward momentum is more than just about market access; it is an indicator of an evolving industrial ecosystem ready to take on global leadership. In this second edition, we spotlight the people, policies and partnerships transforming India into a trusted force in global trade.

As global demand for Indian products continues to grow, building strong and recognisable brands has become essential to enhancing India’s position in international trade. This edition of the newsletter brings strategic insights and market intelligence designed to empower Indian exporters in their journey to scale globally. From the perspective of evolving new opportunities and developing commercially and culturally accepted brand language, these suggestions are intended to help exporters grow internationally. By equipping them with the right tools and perspectives, we aspire to contribute to India’s vision of becoming a trusted, value-driven player in world markets.

In this edition, we examine the crucial role packaging plays in shaping brand perception globally using expert insights, industry trends and Indian business strategies. Our feature article investigates key packaging practices such as innovative design, sustainable materials, and localization strategies. We also highlight Uno Minda and Ramkrishna Forgings’ journey towards becoming a leading global auto parts exporter. The industry trends section covers the latest global trade shifts, including the India-UK CETA and India-EFTA free trade agreements. Furthermore, our market spotlight focuses on the ASEAN market, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and actionable insights for Indian businesses to expand into these regions. Additionally, we cover recent digital and government initiatives, including RoDTEP, MAI, Geographical Indications campaigns, and a recipe contest to engage exporters.

Feature Article

How Packaging Shapes Global Brand Perception

It starts with a glance, at a wrapper, a label, a box. No words are spoken, yet something registers curiosity, trust, doubt, familiarity. We may think we are choosing a product, but often, it’s the packaging that influences our choice...

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Case Study

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Success Story: Uno Minda’s Export Journey

Uno Minda Limited, founded in 1958, has grown into a leading global Tier-1 manufacturer and supplier of automotive solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Today, the company designs and produces...

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Forging Ahead: Ramkrishna Forgings’ Global Growth Story

With over four decades of engineering excellence, Ramkrishna Forgings Limited (RKFL), founded on November 12, 1981, has emerged as one of India’s leading players in the metal forming industry Headquartered in Kolkata...

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Market Spotlight

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) brings together Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to cooperate on economic and security matters.

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Industry Trends

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Trade Agreements as Catalysts for Export Competitiveness

One of the most visible shifts in India’s export landscape today is the growing role of trade agreements as business enablers. Trade agreements in the preceding years have shifted from being a mere policy background to the very forefront of...

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Market Insights

Amid global economic headwinds and elevated tariffs, Indian exports have continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s total merchandise exports reached US$ 433.56 billion in FY25...

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Export Promotion Initiatives

Recently, the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) has engaged in a series of innovative digital campaigns to brand Indian agricultural and cultural heritage while portraying the country’s array of top-quality products before a global...

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