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Issue III, 11th December 2025

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Beyond Borders: IBEF’s Quarterly Export Branding Insights

Elevating Exports, Expanding Horizons

India’s exports have maintained a resilient and steady growth trajectory, driven by robust manufacturing capabilities, rising innovation, and supportive government policies. Initiatives like “Make in India” have strengthened production competitiveness and helped industries align with global benchmarks, giving a renewed push to traditional export pillars such as agriculture, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. At the same time, India is gaining prominence as a reliable supplier in emerging sectors including electronics, engineering goods, and technology products. Building on this momentum, the recently approved Export Promotion Mission (EPM), with an outlay of US$ 2.85 billion, aims to deepen this progress by improving access to trade finance, easing compliance, enhancing branding, and expanding market opportunities for MSMEs and labour-intensive sectors.

As markets evolve, the ability of exporters to build trust and differentiate their products is becoming a critical advantage. Certifications, packaging, and branding now go hand in hand with cost and quality in determining global success. This newsletter has been designed to share expert insights, industry perspectives and practical strategies that can help Indian businesses navigate international requirements, seize emerging opportunities, and build stronger identities abroad.

In this edition, we bring together perspectives on how certifications enhance credibility and how trade fairs are shaping “Brand India” on global platforms. Case studies of Responsive Industries and Aarti Industries provide a closer look at the journeys of Indian companies scaling internationally. Alongside these, we highlight market opportunities in regions such as the UK, Australia, and Latin America. In addition, we showcase IBEF’s role as a premier information hub on Indian economy and exports. Together, these insights aim to equip Indian businesses with the tools they need to achieve sustainable growth in international markets.

Feature Article

Quality Standard Certifications in Export: Sealing Trust with India’s Quality Certifications

India’s certification ecosystem is extensive, spanning statutory bodies, standardisation agencies, and accreditation councils. Meeting well-known global...

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Case Study

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Success Story: Responsive Industries’ Export Journey

Responsive Industries has established itself as a leading manufacturer of Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) products, built over three decades of steady growth and industry experience.The company operates across three...

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Aarti Industries: Scaling Globally to Become the 'Partner of Choice'

Aarti Industries Limited (Aarti Industries) is one of India’s leading speciality chemical companies, with a journey spanning over four decades. Over the years, the company has evolved from a domestic player to a...

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Market Spotlight

Latin American Countries (LAC), comprising over 40 nations, have steadily strengthened their position in India’s trade portfolio. In FY25, the region ranked as India’s 8th largest export market, with shipments worth US$ 15.17 billion, accounting for ~3.5% of India’s...

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Industry Trends

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Trade fairs: India’s borderless branding

Trade fairs in India are more than mere business gatherings; they are cultural stagecraft and soft‑diplomacy rolled into one. In the bustling halls of Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, every pavilion is a window into India’s story: its artisanry...

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Market Insights

Building on a strong trade foundation, India’s exports have continued to chart a steady course despite an uncertain global backdrop. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, merchandise exports reached US$ 112.32 billion in Q1 FY26, up from US$ 110.05...

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IBEF website: A premier information hub on Indian economy and exports

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...

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