A buyer can buy anything from wherever he gets it cheap. Where will the Indian trader or farmer go in this case? Are we ready to see people sitting with their product and no international retailer wanting to buy from them?
Free trade agreements are never for one sector alone.
Bringing in timely laws that are the need of the hour requires nimbleness to get through the necessary legislative processes.
I would love to help the textile sector, but at the same time, a big red flag is held by the automotive parts and automotive sector. They don't want to open up to the European Union.
A new procurement policy had to be brought in 2016. Subsequent to it, procurement has gone up rapidly.
It will be a priority for me to ensure the smooth and speedy implementation of defence deals and projects.
