New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Central Government on Tuedsay unveiled a wide range of measures aimed at strengthening exports and expanding domestic manufacturing. According to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the initiatives include production-linked schemes, new trade agreements, modernized logistics and grassroots-level export promotion programmes.

At the forefront of these efforts is the push to expand India's global trade footprint. A significant milestone came on July 24 this year when India signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom.

Negotiations are also underway with the European Union, with the goal of finalizing a Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year. Officials sa...