India, Dec. 14 -- India has cautioned that it may take "appropriate measures" to protect its exporters after Mexico approved a steep 50 percent tariff hike on select Indian products, NDTV reported, quoting an official on Saturday.

"India reserves the right to take appropriate measures to safeguard the interests of Indian exporters, while continuing to pursue a solution through constructive dialogue," the official said.

According to PTI, India had raised concerns with Mexican authorities when the proposed tariff bill was initially introduced.

The Department of Commerce is currently engaged with Mexico's Ministry of Economy to explore mutually beneficial solutions that are consistent with global trade rules.

The government underlined th...