New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- As all Indian exports to Australia become zero-duty starting new year, exporters are optimistic about pick-up in shipments but remain concerned about aggressive pricing by Chinese firms in the key market.

"Many countries such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Pakistan have been enjoying duty-free access in Australia. Now with zero-duty access for Indian exports we will have advantage to that extent. Definitely there is going to be an increase in market share but it all depends on how we deliver our goods and service our customers," Mecca Rafeeque Ahmed, Chairman of Farida Group told KNN India over phone.

Farida Group is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of footwear and finished leather.

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